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·July 19, 2021·3 min read

Sleep Twitches Facilitate Motor Cortex Development in Rats

Sleep twitches help enrich the encoding of sensory information in newborn rats, laying the groundwork for later motor function.

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·July 12, 2021·3 min read

How Learning Braille Changes Brain Structure Over Time

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.

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·April 1, 2021·4 min read

Connecting the Dots Between Engagement and Learning

Alterations in internal states can influence how behavior improves with learning.

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·March 22, 2021·6 min read

Researchers Close in on Root of Slow Motor Learning in Autism

Motor learning deficits associated with autism may be the result of reduced levels of noradrenaline release in the primary motor cortex.

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·December 28, 2020·3 min read

Music-Induced Emotions Can Be Predicted From Brain Scans

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.

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·December 2, 2020·4 min read

The Tree of Cortical Cell Types Describes the Diversity of Neurons in the Brain

Study provides the most detailed and complete characterization of diversity in neural types in the brain to date.

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·November 29, 2020·5 min read

Laughing Is Good for Your Mind and Your Body, Here’s What the Research Shows

Researchers investigate how laughter improves both mental and physical well-being.

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·November 27, 2020·5 min read

Real-World Neuroscience Experiments Show Diversity in Learning New Motor Skills

Researchers found the whole body changes as we learn new movement-based skills.

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·November 17, 2020·4 min read

Motor Neural Population Activity Patterns Are Different for Reach and Grasp Behaviors

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.

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·October 26, 2020·4 min read

Study of Reaching and Grasping With Hand or Foot Reveals Novel Brain Insights

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.

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·September 24, 2020·4 min read

Study Links Obesity With Reduced Brain Plasticity

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.

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·August 6, 2020·3 min read

Research Suggests Viability of Brain Computer to Improve Function in Paralyzed Patient

An implantable, wireless brain-computer interface device can help improve the functional independence of those living with paralysis, a new study reports.