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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 17, 2014·3 min readStudy Finds Action Video Games May Bolster Sensorimotor SkillsA new study reports gamers who enjoy action video games, such as Call of Duty, appear to learn sensorimotor skills quicker than non-gamers.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·August 14, 2014·3 min readMemories of Errors Foster Faster LearningMemories of errors, as well as memories of performing a task, help foster faster learning, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 23, 2014·4 min readResearchers Reveal More about How Our Brains Control Our ArmsResearchers record the neural activity of monkeys as the plan to reach in order to design better neuroprosthetics.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·September 18, 2013·3 min readMotor Control Development Continues Longer Than Previously BelievedThe development of fine motor skill could take longer than previously thought, according to a new study.Read More
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