FeaturedNeuroscience·January 2, 2020·4 min readSome learning is a whole-brain affairMotor learning induces widespread cortical synaptic potentiation by increasing the trafficking of AMPAR into dendritic spines.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 5, 2017·3 min readWriting in RhythmA 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
FeaturedNeurology·October 28, 2016·6 min readVideo Game-Like Test Used to Study Recovery and Learning in Stroke PatientsLearning new still does not necessarily help to repair neurological damage following a stroke, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 28, 2016·6 min readHow the Brain Tracks Action to Match Physical Effort to Changes in EnvironmentResearchers report cells in the brain’s dorsal raphe nucleus use visual clues to assess whether attempts at movement have been effective.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2016·3 min readMotor Learning Tied to Intelligent Control of Sensory Neurons in the MusclesA new study reports the ability to learn movements relies upon the brain's control of sensory neurons in muscles.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 29, 2015·4 min readExploring The Link Between Imagery and PerformanceResearchers study the link between imagery and how it impacts motor learning and sports performance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 12, 2014·2 min readHow the Brain Recognizes Familiar MusicPeople recognize and remember music better if they have performed it in the past rather than only heard it, new research claims.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 20, 2013·5 min readHow Sleep Helps Brain Learn Motor TaskResearchers pinpoint the brain regions and brainwave frequencies associated with sleep-enhanced learning of a sequential finger tapping task.Read More
