FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2018·4 min readResearchers Unexpectedly Reprogram Mature Neurons in MiceResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 17, 2018·5 min readHow the Brain Bounces BackA new study reports activity, not rest, help speed up recovery following a brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 23, 2018·3 min readMovement Control: How the Brain Responds to Unexpected SituationsResearchers report the motor cortex is only essential for motor control when movements are executed in response to unexpected sensory feedback.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 30, 2018·4 min readSound of Moving Objects Change Perceptions of Body SizeResearchers report a mismatch between the predicted and actual outcome of an action can alter body perception, making a person feel taller.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2018·4 min readPlanned Movements and Spontaneous Reactions are Processed Differently in the BrainA new study reports both planned and spontaneous movements have the same neural activity during the action, but the preceding brain activity differs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 5, 2018·5 min readThrow Like a Girl? No, He or She Hasn’t Been TaughtResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 3, 2018·4 min readDrowsy Worms Offer New Insights Into the Neuroscience of SleepA new study could offer insight into human glial cell function and reveals a relationship between movement and sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·June 1, 2018·4 min readThe Brain is Able to Anticipate Painful Movements Following InjuryA new study reports, following an injury, the motor areas of the brain reduce signaling to a muscle if the muscle is responsible for producing painful movements, but enhances signaling if the muscle counteracts the painful movement.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2018·6 min readCross Talk Between Neurons that Control Touch Identified: Mouse StudyResearchers have successfully mapped brain networks that are responsible for perception and movements linked to touch. The findings may provide new insights into the connection between movement and touch.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 17, 2018·6 min readHow the Brain Orchestrates MovementResearchers shed light on what happens to specific neurons when neurodegenerative diseases impact movement. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 14, 2018·3 min readBrain Activity Alternates While SteppingA study of Parkinson's patients reveals neural activity alternates between the right and left sides of the brain as we walk.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 3, 2018·7 min readDecoding the Brain’s Learning MachineA new study sheds light on how the cerebellum is able to make predictions and learn from mistakes, especially when it comes to completing complex motor actions. The findings could help in the development of new machine learning technologies.Read More
