FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 19, 2015·3 min readCause of Balance and Movement Problems in Multiple Sclerosis IdentifiedNew findings could help point the way to new targets for developing treatments for multiple sclerosis.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·April 2, 2015·4 min readTyping Patterns Could Help Identify Early Onset of Parkinson’s DiseaseInformation about the state of a person's motor function can be obtained by analyzing how they type, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 26, 2015·2 min readSea Slugs Help Researchers Map How Neurons FireResearch demonstrates how the complex locomotion of Aplysia can be simplified and interpreted.Read More
Featured·March 24, 2015·3 min readSnake Robots Learn To Turn By Following the Lead of Real SidewindersA snake-like robot provides researchers with valuable insight into the motion of real snakes.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 5, 2015·4 min readLearning with All the SensesA new study reports it is easier to learn vocabulary if the brain can link the word with different sensory perceptions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2015·2 min readDifferent Brain Pathways are Responsible for Person and Movement RecognitionA new study illustrates how individuals with face blindness are still able to recognize other people's movements.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 10, 2014·5 min readDragonflies on the Hunt Display Complex ChoreographyUsing motion capture techniques to track dragonflies as they hunt their prey, researchers found the insect's movement is guided by internal models of its own body and the anticipated movements of its prey.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience Videos·December 8, 2014·3 min readEngineer Applies Robot Control Theory to Improve Prosthetic LegsNew research allows those with robotic controlled prosthetic legs to walk almost as fast as an able bodied person.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 7, 2014·4 min readThe Best Sensory Experience for Learning a Dance SequenceResearchers investigate the best way in which dancers learn their routines.Read More
