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·November 1, 2016·7 min read

Combined Training May Prevent Falls Associated With Parkinson’s and Other Disorders

According to a new study, combining virtual reality with treadmill training could help prevent dangerous falls associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·September 14, 2016·3 min read

Study Reveals Link Between Aggression and Way People Walk

A new study reports the way a person walks may reveal how aggressive they are.

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·September 5, 2016·3 min read

Protein Subunit Found to Rescue Afflicted Neurons in Huntington’s Disease

Researchers use a novel co-culturing method to create functional circuits that model Huntington's disease and find new clues to potential treatment approaches.

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·August 15, 2016·4 min read

Gaming Camera Could Aid Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

A common game system camera could be used as an effective means of evaluating gait and walking problems in people with multiple sclerosis.

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·August 11, 2016·5 min read

This Is Your Brain on Google Glass

Researchers have developed a portable fNIR system to measure a person's brain activity as they navigate around a location while wearing smart eyewear.

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·August 8, 2016·4 min read

Researchers Find Brain’s “Physics Engine”

Researchers report the brain's 'physic engine' helps predict how the world behaves.

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·August 8, 2016·4 min read

Why is Usain Bolt the Fastest Person on Earth?

With the help of a new microscope, researchers watch muscles at work.

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·July 27, 2016·4 min read

The Eyes Are the Window to the Brain

A new study reveals how purkinjie cells in the cerebellum are correlated with saccadic eye movements.

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·July 15, 2016·3 min read

Repeated Stimulation Treatment Can Restore Movement to Paralyzed Muscles

A combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation may help in the rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injury.

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·June 16, 2016·6 min read

Impaired Decision Making May Contribute to Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s

Researchers report some with Parkinson's disease could have a form of impaired decision making that may contribute to the movement problems associated with the disease.