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·February 20, 2023·6 min read

Spinal Cord Stimulation Instantly Improves Arm Mobility After Stroke

Spinal cord stimulation restores movement in the arms of stroke patients with locomotion problems, researchers report. The treatment has the potential to improve the quality of life for those who suffer arm paralysis following a stroke.

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·February 6, 2023·4 min read

Brain ‘Zips and Unzips’ Information to Perform Skilled Tasks

In order to perform certain skilled movement tasks, such as playing the piano or dancing, the brain "zips and unzips" information about the timing and order of movements ahead of the action being performed.

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·January 27, 2023·4 min read

Even Simple Motions Make Ripples Across Brain

A simple motion like a push of a button can send ripples of activity across neurons spanning the entire brain, a new study reports.

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·January 25, 2023·3 min read

Movement Information Offers Critical Visual Cues

The brain uses motion cues to decipher how we see objects, a new study reports.

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·January 20, 2023·5 min read

High Frequency Brain Wave Patterns in the Motor Cortex Can Predict an Upcoming Movement

Spatially organized recruitment of neural activity across the motor cortex informs details of planned movements.

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·December 26, 2022·3 min read

Spontaneous Baby Movements Are Important for Development of Coordinated Sensorimotor System

A new study reveals the spontaneous, random movements babies make aid in the development of the sensorimotor system.

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·December 23, 2022·4 min read

Body Pitch and Movement Distort Perception

The failure to accurately sense body orientation relative to gravity may result in inappropriate movements or falls, as well as impair daily functions such as walking or carrying objects.

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·November 12, 2022·6 min read

Rats Bop to the Beat

New findings reveal rats can move their heads to the beat of music, demonstrating animals have innate beat synchronization.

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·September 23, 2022·3 min read

Robot Sleeves for Kids With Cerebral Palsy

Researchers develop a low-cost "soft machine" robotic sleeve to assist children with cerebral palsy to control their arm movements.

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·September 22, 2022·4 min read

Keys to Keeping Your Brain Healthy

Three factors have been identified that help keep your brain at its best.

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·September 22, 2022·7 min read

In-Home Wireless Device Tracks Disease Progression in Parkinson’s Patients

A new in-home device that monitors movement and gait speed can evaluate Parkinson's disease severity, progression, and a patient's response to medication.