FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2016·5 min readTouchscreens May Boost Motor Skills in ToddlersAccording to a new study, the use of touchscreens by toddlers is linked to an increase in fine motor control.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2017·6 min readHow the Songbird Changes Its TuneA new study reveals two different brain areas interact to help finches know when and how to tailor their songs for specific situations.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·October 18, 2021·3 min readReactivating Memories During Sleep Improves Motor SkillsPerformance of newly acquired motor skills can be improved by reactivating memories during sleep, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2013·2 min readHow Video Games Like Super Mario Can Benefit the BrainPlaying video games causes increases in brain regions responsible for memory formation and strategic planning, researchers have discovered. The findings could prove relevant in developing new therapeutic interventions for psychiatric illnesses.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 28, 2016·4 min readPossible New Therapy for a Rare Childhood DiseaseA new study reports bone marrow transplants can significantly delay the onset of motor deficits in mouse models of MLIV.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 4, 2017·3 min readThe Chef’s BrainResearchers report a chef's skills and expertise are embodied in the cerebellum, an area of the brain associated with motor function and cognition.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 5, 2013·2 min readMotor Skills Research Nets Good News for Middle-AgedResearchers discover a slight decline in fine motor skills associated with aging, with a marked drop in ability for those aged 64 and older.Read More
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