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Image shows neurons in a zebrafish brain.

·March 22, 2016·3 min read

How Animals Find Their Way in the Dark

A new study reveals how animals are able to find vital resources in novel environments, even when there are no cues, such as light or sound, to guide them.

Image shows a brain scan with the entorhinal cortex highlighted in red.

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·March 10, 2016·3 min read

Thinking About Moving? Grid Cells’ Role in Human Imagination Revealed

A new study suggests grid cells are involved in a broader range of cognitive processes than previously thought.

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·March 3, 2016·4 min read

Neuronal Calculations Consider Expectations

According to researchers, fly brains take typical features of the environment into account when calculating motion.

Illustration showing the electrode array on the subject's brain.

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·February 16, 2016·5 min read

Mind Controlled Prosthetic Arm Moves Individual Fingers

Researchers report a patient has been able to use a mind-controlled prosthesis to move individual digits without extensive training.

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·February 8, 2016·3 min read

Recovering Use of Arm Following Stroke With Help of Wireless Sleeve

Researchers believe their new wireless sleeve technology will help people who have had a stroke to recover the use of their arm.

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·February 2, 2016·5 min read

Sensorimotor Cortex Commands the Performance of Skilled Movement

Researchers report the sensorimotor cortex is essential for initiating and executing complex movement.

Image shows neurons involved in walking.

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·January 28, 2016·4 min read

Treating Parkinson’s Disease By Solving the Mysteries of Movement

A new study identifies a brain circuit that controls walking and identifies a new target for treating Parkinson's disease.

Diagram of motor neurons in spinal cord.

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·January 13, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Discover a New Role for Motor Neurons

Researchers have identified a new, direct signalling pathway through which motor neurons influence locomotion circuits that generate rhythmic movement.

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·January 13, 2016·5 min read

Parkinson’s Symptoms Improved With Help of Common Dementia Drug

Researchers report a commonly prescribed dementia drug shows promise in preventing falls and improving quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.