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·July 6, 2020

Optogenetic Stimulation of the Motor Cortex Successfully Induced Arm Movements in Monkeys

Researchers induced arm movements in macaque monkeys by using optogenetics to target the motor cortex. Read More

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·May 13, 2020

Body language can also be heard

The human voice contains information about dynamic bodily states. The findings shed light on the evolution of both spoken language and non-verbal communication. Read More

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·May 12, 2020

Researchers find the ‘brain’s steering wheel’ in the brainstem of mice

Neural networks that are directly responsible for the coordination of walking movements are located in the spinal cord. A specific group of neurons in the brainstem signal to the spinal cord and control direction. Read More

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·March 28, 2020

New Study Uses Robots to Uncover the Connections Between the Human Mind and Walking Control

Using robotics, researchers uncover mechanisms in the cerebellum and spinal cord that determine how the nervous system responds to induced changes in step length. The findings could have implications for physical rehabilitation programs for people with movement disorders. Read More

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·March 5, 2020

Robots on the march to walking like humans

When standard algorithms for self-balancing robots are replaced by algorithms based on perceptual control theory, the robots are better able to balance. Read More

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·February 22, 2020

Walking together: Personal traits and first impressions affects step synchronization

When paired with silent strangers, movement falls in synch based on first impressions. The findings implicit nonverbal communication in providing a basis for interpersonal interaction. Read More

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·February 14, 2020

A smart jumpsuit provides information on infants’ movement and development

Researchers have developed a smart onesie that accurately measures the spontaneous and voluntary movements of infants from five months. The smart-clothing could help assess abnormal neurological and motor development in infants. Read More

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·February 14, 2020

Brief bursts, big insights

A new method for analyzing brain oscillation data can detect short beta wave bursts in real-time within neural frequency bands of 20 Hertz. The method also shows how rats can increase the occurrences of these bursts. Read More

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·February 4, 2020

Researchers discover method to detect motor-related brain activity

Applying a nonlinear signal processing method to experimental data, a new study reveals a connection between motor behavior and brain activity. The findings could help with the development of new brain-computer interfaces and artificial intelligence technologies. Read More