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This is a drawing of a monkey controlling the cursor on a computer monitor. There are waves drawn above the monkey's head to imply that it is using thought to move the cursor.

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·July 31, 2015·6 min read

A Brain Controlled Prosthesis is Almost as Accurate as One Finger Typing

Researchers have developed a technique to make brain controlled prosthetics more precise. A pilot clinical trial of the neuroprosthesis is underway for people with paralysis and ALS.

Image shows neurons that have been traced.

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·May 3, 2017·6 min read

A Genetic Reason for Impaired Skilled Movements

The loss of function of two genes prevents infant mice from developing motor skills as they mature, researchers say. The findings could have implications for patients with motor development disabilities.

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·April 18, 2018·4 min read

ALS Treatment Delays Disease and Extends Life: Mouse Study

Researchers report transplanting altered neural stem cells into the brains of mice genetically engineered to exhibit symptoms of ALS, delayed the progression of the disease and extended lifespan.

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·March 10, 2023·5 min read

Astrocyte Cells Critical for Learning Skilled Movements

Study reveals two specific ways in which astrocytes directly impact motor learning.

These photographs show the experimental setup for the Observe-Hand and Observe-Foot groups.

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·October 30, 2013·2 min read

Baby Brains are Tuned to the Specific Actions of Others

Researchers discover infant brains are surprisingly sensitive to other people's movements.

This image shows the gamma and theta waves drawn out.

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·February 21, 2014·2 min read

Banding Together to Control Movement

Researchers reveal how one region of the brain utilizes multiple brain wave frequency bands to control movement.

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·May 25, 2022·4 min read

Bat Brains Organized for Echolocation and Flight

Motor areas of the cerebral cortex are dedicated to sonar production and wing control in Egyptian fruit bats.

This shows a closeup image of bat sensory neurons. Highlighted are the areas where the neural activity is present.

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·April 30, 2015·4 min read

Bats in Flight: How Information About Airflow is Sent to the Brain

Studying bats, researchers discover how the sense of touch plays a key role in powered flight.

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·April 19, 2017·4 min read

Beet This: Beetroot Juice Before Exercise Helps Older Brains Perform More Efficiently

Researchers say drinking beetroot juice prior to exercise can help the aging brain to perform more efficiently.

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·February 4, 2019·4 min read

Biggest Ever Map of Human Alzheimer’s Brain Published

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.