Movement Control: How the Brain Responds to Unexpected Situations
Researchers report the motor cortex is only essential for motor control when movements are executed in response to unexpected sensory feedback.... Read More...
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Gender Differences in Parkinson’s Disease
Not only do women appear to be better protected against the effects of Parkinson's disease, a new study reveals a gender specific pathology exists in women with the disease as soon as the symptoms appear.... Read More...
Electrical Stimulation in Brain Bypasses Senses and Instructs Movement
University of Rochester researchers report low levels of electrical stimulation delivered to areas of the brain responsible for movement can instruct an appropriate response, replacing signals for sensory processing.... Read More...
Advanced Artificial Limbs Mapped in the Brain
Following targeted motor and sensory reinnervation, a procedure that reroutes residual limb nerves to intact muscles and skin in amputees, the brain remaps both motor and sensory pathways. Additionally, researchers note, TMSR may help counteract poorly adapted cortical plasticity following amputation.... Read More...
How Do We Sense Moonlight and Daylight? Neurons Share Job of Sensing Ambient Light Levels
Study revels M1 ganglion cell photoreceptors can tune into different ranges of light intensity.... Read More...
Memory Insight May Prove Beneficial For Those With Brain Damage
A new study reveals multiple parts of the brain are associated with memory processing. Findings could help develop new strategies to treat those with brain injuries.... Read More...
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Improves Cognitive Control
Applying transcranial direct current stimulation to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can help to improve cognitive control and may be a beneficial treatment for those with autism, schizophrenia and ADHD, a new study reports.... Read More...
How Parkinson’s Alters Brain Activity Over Time
Researchers have identified how specific brain areas change over time in patients with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Repetitive Body Movements May Form Long Lasting Motor Memories
Researchers report repetitive movements in slow learning stages can alter the primary motor cortex and help people retain new motor skills.... Read More...
Intelligence Network in the Human Brain Discovered
Researchers identify two gene clusters in the brain linked to human intelligence.... Read More...
Researchers Find Potential Route to Better Treatments for Fragile X and Autism
Researchers discover three specific drugs affect three different kinds of neurotransmitter receptors which all appear to play roles in Fragile X.... Read More...