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Research provides important insight on the brain-body connection

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2019

Neurons in the motor cortex of rats fall into two categories, those that are externally focused and relay information to other parts of the body, and those that are internally focused. When inhibition is increased, the externally focused neurons switch to internally focused cells.... Read More...

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New role for sensory signals in the brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

Optogenetic stimulation causes signals in the sensory cortex to halt actions during a behavioral task, while altering signals in the motor cortex to cause mice to act more impulsively. ... Read More...

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Five Australian patients to trial new brain reading device to help speech and movement

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

A minimally invasive brain implant is to be tested on humans for the first time. The device, named Stentrode, will be placed in blood vessels in the motor cortex, and researchers believe it will help improve movement and speech for those with a range of neurological disorders.... Read More...

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Training Beyond Exhaustion Can Prevent Learning

Neuroscience NewsMarch 5, 2019

Overuse of our motor skills causes fatigue that can actually harm rather than help when it comes to sports training, practicing music or art, and rehabilitating injury.... Read More...

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In Singing Mice, Researchers Find Clues to Our Own Rapid Conversations

Neuroscience NewsMarch 1, 2019

A new mouse study reveals a brain circuit that may enable high speed back and forth conversation. The findings could help shed new light on the causes of speech disorders.... Read More...

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Biggest Ever Map of Human Alzheimer’s Brain Published

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 4, 2019

An international team of researchers have compiled the largest dataset to date that details differences between healthy brains and those with Alzheimer's disease. The researchers have released the data online and is free to use. ... Read More...

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Hearing Hate Speech Primes the Brain For Hateful Actions

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2019

Researchers report on how the brain is spurred into action by hearing certain words. They propose a new simulation theory that perceiving words can drive brain systems into states almost identical to what would be evoked by directly experiencing what the word describes.... Read More...

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Neanderthal Gene Gives Clues to Human Brain Evolution

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2018

Researchers report modern humans who carry particular Neanderthal DNA fragments have slightly less rounded heads. The findings shed light on the evolution of modern brain shape and function.... Read More...

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Decoding How Brain Circuits Control Behavior

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2018

Researchers have identified how two types of neurons divide the labor to plan and initiate movements.... Read More...

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Unlocking the Secret of How the Brain Encodes Speech

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2018

Researchers report the brain controls speech production in a similar manner to how it controls the production of arm and hand movements. The findings could help to build better speech decoders for BMI, helping those who are unable to speak to find their voice.... Read More...

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Movement Control: How the Brain Responds to Unexpected Situations

Neuroscience NewsAugust 23, 2018

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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How the Brain Suppresses the Act of Revenge

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2018

A new neuroimaging study reveals the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex plays a vital role in suppressing the act of revenge.... Read More...

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motor cortex

Research provides important insight on the brain-body connection

New role for sensory signals in the brain

Five Australian patients to trial new brain reading device to help speech and movement

Training Beyond Exhaustion Can Prevent Learning

In Singing Mice, Researchers Find Clues to Our Own Rapid Conversations

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Hearing Hate Speech Primes the Brain For Hateful Actions

Neanderthal Gene Gives Clues to Human Brain Evolution

Decoding How Brain Circuits Control Behavior

Unlocking the Secret of How the Brain Encodes Speech

Movement Control: How the Brain Responds to Unexpected Situations