Some learning is a whole-brain affair
Motor learning induces widespread cortical synaptic potentiation by increasing the trafficking of AMPAR into dendritic spines.... Read More...
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Writing in Rhythm
A new study focuses on how children learn to write. Quantifying pen movements revealed a process of learning distinct temporal patterns of movement that differentiate a set of features for each symbol.... Read More...
Video Game-Like Test Used to Study Recovery and Learning in Stroke Patients
Learning new still does not necessarily help to repair neurological damage following a stroke, a new study reports.... Read More...
How the Brain Tracks Action to Match Physical Effort to Changes in Environment
Researchers report cells in the brain’s dorsal raphe nucleus use visual clues to assess whether attempts at movement have been effective.... Read More...
Motor Learning Tied to Intelligent Control of Sensory Neurons in the Muscles
A new study reports the ability to learn movements relies upon the brain's control of sensory neurons in muscles.... Read More...
Exploring The Link Between Imagery and Performance
Researchers study the link between imagery and how it impacts motor learning and sports performance.... Read More...
How the Brain Recognizes Familiar Music
People recognize and remember music better if they have performed it in the past rather than only heard it, new research claims.... Read More...
How Sleep Helps Brain Learn Motor Task
Researchers pinpoint the brain regions and brainwave frequencies associated with sleep-enhanced learning of a sequential finger tapping task.... Read More...