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·May 5, 2014·2 min read

Motor Cortex Shown to Play Active Role in Learning Movement Patterns

Researchers discover the motor cortex plays an active role in learning new motor movements.

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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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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 30, 2017·5 min read

Motor Neuron Disease Discovery Offers New Insights into Potential Treatment Targets

A new study sheds light on how some forms of motor neuron disease begins and progresses at a cellular level.

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·March 10, 2022·4 min read

Motor Neuron Toxin Associated With ALS Identified

PolyP, an inorganic polyphosphate released by astrocytes in people with ALS and frontotemporal dementia contributes to the signature motor neuron death associated with the disease pathologies.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 18, 2017·4 min read

Motor Neurons Adjust to Control Tasks

Findings enhance understanding how the brain controls movement.

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·September 9, 2015·7 min read

Motor Skills Improved in Parkinson’s Patients with Help of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation

According to a new study, cortical stimulation temporarily improved motor symptoms in some patients with Parkinson's disease.

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·April 3, 2022·5 min read

Mutations in Noncoding DNA Are Found to Protect the Brain From ALS

Mutations in the IL18RAP gene reduce inflammation and appears to protect the brain against ALS.

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·November 15, 2022·3 min read

Nerve Cell Discovery May Lead to Better Treatment for Diseases of the Nervous System

Findings could have implications for new avenues of research for a range of neurodegenerative diseases including ALS and Alzheimer's.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 17, 2016·4 min read

Neurons Anticipate Body’s Response to Food and Water

Findings provide a new insight into how the brain regulates food and water intake.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 13, 2016·2 min read

Neurons Paralyze Us During REM Sleep

Researchers have identified a population of neurons that appear to be responsible for muscle paralysis during REM sleep.

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·October 22, 2014·4 min read

New ALS Associated Gene Identified Using Innovative Strategy

TUBA4A is associated with the development of familial ALS, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·February 19, 2015·6 min read

New ALS Gene and Signaling Pathways Identified

Researchers have identified a new gene associated with ALS.

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