FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 30, 2021·5 min readA Rhythmic Approach to Music Therapy for Parkinson’s PatientsMusical therapy can help to improve fine motor skills in patients with Parkinson's disease.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2021·4 min readHow the Brain Ignores Distracting Information to Coordinate MovementsResearchers have identified how specific neurons in the cuneate nucleus help filter distracting information to coordinate dexterous movements. The findings have implications for the development of new prosthetics and robotic equipment that can fine-tune movement based on the sense of touch.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 24, 2021·5 min readResearchers Study Recurrent Neural Network Structure in the BrainRecurrent neural networks within the human frontal cortex may be responsible for decision making, language, and movement, researchers report.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 25, 2021·4 min readSubconscious Changes in Movement May Predict Alzheimer’s DiseaseSubtle changes in fractal motor activity regulation in cognitively healthy women may be a sign of preclinical Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 9, 2021·6 min readFighting Dementia With PlayA newly developed play therapy platform is helping older adults with dementia improve a range of flagging cognitive skills from concentration to memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 3, 2021·2 min readGolf May Have More Benefit for Parkinson’s Than Tai ChiFor Parkinson's patients, golf is better than tai chi at improving movement and balance.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 18, 2021·3 min readMagnetic Skin Supports Freedom of Movement for People With QuadriplegiaA novel flexible, breathable magnetic skin allows people with quadriplegia to move around their environment with greater ease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2020·4 min readMotor Neural Population Activity Patterns Are Different for Reach and Grasp BehaviorsA new study challenges the popular theory of intrinsic, dynamic patterns control motor behaviors. Researchers found neuron population dynamics in the motor cortex are different during reaching and grasping behaviors.Read More
