Virtual Reality Brings Jedi Powers to Life with Force Push
Researchers say Force Push will give users the ability to move distant objects using an approach for remote object manipulation in virtual reality.... Read More...
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Babies Kicking in the Womb Are Creating a Map of Their Bodies
A new study reports kicks and movements of unborn babies in the womb allow the child to map their bodies and assist in the eventual exploration of their surroundings.... Read More...
To Predict the Future, the Brain Has Two Clocks
Researchers report there are two distinct ways in which we make temporal predictions, and these rely on different parts of the brain. The findings offer a new perspective on how humans calculate when to make a move. ... Read More...
Breakthrough in Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome
Researchers report, in restless leg syndrome, neurons targeting muscles may be responsible. ... Read More...
Making Moves and Memories: Are They Connected?
Researchers have identified a new role for the cerebellum. Rather than just helping to control muscle activity, the cerebellum may also play a critical role in cognitive functions. ... Read More...
Gut Bacteria May Control Movement
According to researchers, gut bacteria may regulate the neural circuits behind movement in fruit flies. Researchers say gut bacteria may play a similar role in controlling mammalian locomotion, and even movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Researchers Unexpectedly Reprogram Mature Neurons in Mice
Researchers have made a surprise discovery that could help provide treatment options for a range of conditions from Parkinson's disease to depression. Researching how to transform supportive brain cells into neurons, the scientists unexpectedly transformed mature inhibitory striatal neurons into dopamine producing neurons.... Read More...
How the Brain Bounces Back
A new study reports activity, not rest, help speed up recovery following a brain injury.... Read More...
Movement Control: How the Brain Responds to Unexpected Situations
Researchers report the motor cortex is only essential for motor control when movements are executed in response to unexpected sensory feedback.... Read More...
Sound of Moving Objects Change Perceptions of Body Size
Researchers report a mismatch between the predicted and actual outcome of an action can alter body perception, making a person feel taller.... Read More...
Planned Movements and Spontaneous Reactions are Processed Differently in the Brain
A new study reports both planned and spontaneous movements have the same neural activity during the action, but the preceding brain activity differs.... Read More...
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.... Read More...