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·October 27, 2019·4 min read

Researchers Teach Rats to Drive

Researchers have trained rats to drive "rodent operated vehicles." The rats were able to navigate the vehicle in unique ways and utilized novel steering patterns to find rewards. The findings reveal rats' brains are more flexible than previously thought. Exploring how rats perform complex tasks may shed light on a range of mental health conditions and cognitive impairments.

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·August 28, 2019·5 min read

How your brain remembers motor sequences

Humans encode motor sequences in terms of a three-level hierarchy.

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·March 5, 2019·4 min read

Training Beyond Exhaustion Can Prevent Learning

Overuse of our motor skills causes fatigue that can actually harm rather than help when it comes to sports training, practicing music or art, and rehabilitating injury.

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·February 21, 2019·4 min read

Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Motor Skill Deficiencies at Age 11

A new study links exposure to phthalates during pregnancy and an increased risk of motor skill deficits in 11 year old children.

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·February 12, 2019·3 min read

More is Better When Coordinating with Others

According to researchers, physical coordination is more beneficial in larger groups. The findings could help improve current physical rehabilitation techniques by training patients in groups to improve movement skills.

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·February 6, 2019·3 min read

Voluntary Control of Brainwaves in Deep Brain of Parkinson’s Patients

Researchers have developed a neurofeedback system which allows Parkinson's patients to voluntarily control beta wave activity in the subthalamic nucleus.

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·January 28, 2019·3 min read

NBA Players Who Shine Early Stay Skilled for Longer

Researchers report NBA players who are more skilled than their peers early in their careers remain more skilled as they age. Additionally, they have a slower decline in their performance after the peak of their careers.

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·December 17, 2018·4 min read

Boys with Good Motor Skills Excel at Problem Solving Too

Researchers report boys with better motor skills tend to have higher cognitive scores over a two year follow up period than those with poorer motor skills. Additionally, boys with higher aerobic fitness had poorer cognition during the two year follow up than those with lower fitness levels.

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·July 11, 2018·4 min read

Footwear Habits Influence Child and Adolescent Motor Skill Development

A new study reveals children who are habitually barefoot show significantly different motor skills between the ages of 6-10 than those who are habitually shod. Researchers report those who are habitually barefoot have better balance and jumping skills.

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·July 10, 2018·6 min read

15 Minutes of Exercise Creates Optimal Brain State for Mastering New Motor Skills

A new study reports a short burst of exercise can dramatically improve long term retention of new motor skills.

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·June 5, 2018·5 min read

Throw Like a Girl? No, He or She Hasn’t Been Taught

Researchers say many children, especially girls, aren't taught basic motor skills like throwing or running. The researchers are developing an improved movement curriculum to increase motor skill competence in preschool aged children.