Sleep twitches help enrich the encoding of sensory information in newborn rats, laying the groundwork for later motor function.
A study of people learning to read braille reveals how white matter reorganizes itself across different brain regions and timeframes to meet the brain's needs.
Alterations in internal states can influence how behavior improves with learning.
Motor learning deficits associated with autism may be the result of reduced levels of noradrenaline release in the primary motor cortex.
Based on the activity in the auditory cortex and motor cortex, researchers were able to predict whether a participant was listening to music that was upbeat or sad.
Study provides the most detailed and complete characterization of diversity in neural types in the brain to date.
Researchers investigate how laughter improves both mental and physical well-being.
Researchers found the whole body changes as we learn new movement-based skills.
A new study challenges the popular theory of intrinsic, dynamic patterns control motor behaviors. Researchers found neuron population dynamics in the motor cortex are different during reaching and grasping behaviors.
The brain processes motor commands, not just through fine muscle contractions, but also via higher-level motor areas that provide a blueprint for performing more complex motor functions, such as grasping, no matter if the toes or fingers are used.
Obesity isn't just bad for physical health. Being overweight can have a significant impact on neurological health too. Researchers identified a link between obesity and reduced brain plasticity. Brain plasticity impairment could lead to cognitive and learning deficits in those suffering from obesity.
An implantable, wireless brain-computer interface device can help improve the functional independence of those living with paralysis, a new study reports.
