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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Prenatal Stress Accelerates Growth and Inhibits the Motoric Development of Unborn Monkeys

A new study using non-human primates found infants of mothers who were stressed during pregnancy grew faster but had slower motor development than their peers.

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·September 13, 2016·5 min read

Touchscreens May Boost Motor Skills in Toddlers

According to a new study, the use of touchscreens by toddlers is linked to an increase in fine motor control.

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·July 26, 2016·4 min read

What’s Going On When Babies Twitch in Their Sleep?

According to researchers, sleep twitches in babies could be linked to sensorimotor development.

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·June 28, 2016·4 min read

Possible New Therapy for a Rare Childhood Disease

A new study reports bone marrow transplants can significantly delay the onset of motor deficits in mouse models of MLIV.

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·January 29, 2016·4 min read

Changing Up Your Practice Sessions Helps You Master Skills Faster

A new study reports that making changes during repeat practice sessions helps people to learn a new skill faster.

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·November 24, 2015·4 min read

‘Connector Hubs’ Help Brain Network Coordination

Researchers look at the critical role connector hubs play in filtering and routing information in neural networks.

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·October 7, 2015·5 min read

Young Male Chimps Play With Objects More But Aren’t So Adept at Tool Use

A new study reports young male chimps spend time manipulating objects, but are not as adept at tool use as older females are.

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·September 17, 2015·4 min read

Everyday Actions, Not Occasional Strenuous Exercise, Most Beneficial for Parkinson’s Patients

A new study reports that embarking on everyday activities, such as doing the laundry or washing dishes, provides more benefit to people with Parkinson's disease than occasional strenuous activity in helping to control their symptoms.

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·September 9, 2015·5 min read

Poor Motor Skills in Toddlers Could Indicate Problems with Math Proficiency

Researchers discover toddlers with poor motor function also exhibit poor math skills. The findings could help educators to identify children who may require extra math help.