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·February 4, 2020·3 min read

Researchers discover method to detect motor-related brain activity

Applying a nonlinear signal processing method to experimental data, a new study reveals a connection between motor behavior and brain activity. The findings could help with the development of new brain-computer interfaces and artificial intelligence technologies. Read More

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·December 13, 2018·7 min read

Anticipation of Touch Takes Focus and Executive Skills

Study reveals the ability to anticipate touch also indicates a child's ability to focus. Read More

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·September 9, 2018·4 min read

Marijuana May Bring Relief to Those Suffering Sciatica

Researchers report THC oil may be beneficial in providing pain relief for those suffering radicular pain, such as sciatica. The study reports marijuana reduces connections between areas of the brain that process sensory signals and emotions. Read More

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·June 1, 2018·6 min read

Brain Activity Patterns Underlying Fluent Speech Identified

Findings about how the speech center is organized and how fluid speech occurs could lead to the development of neuroprosthetics capable of translating thoughts into speech, researchers report. Read More

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·March 15, 2018·4 min read

Alcohol Dampens Brain Waves Associated with Decision Making, But Not Motor Control

Researchers report drinking alcohol can impair brain waves associated with decision making, but not necessarily motor control. Read More

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·October 5, 2017·5 min read

Mouse Cell Type Census Reveals Gender Specific Brain Differences

A multiyear study reveals, contrary to expectations, numbers and ratios of three major inhibitory cell types vary stereo-typically across different cortical parts. Additionally, researchers identified 11 subcortical areas with gender specific differences in mice. Read More

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·October 5, 2017·4 min read

Predicting When a Sound Will Occur Relies on the Brain’s Motor System

Researchers from McGill University shed light on how motor signals help sharpen our ability to decipher complex sound flows. Read More

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·August 11, 2017·2 min read

Does Widespread Pain Spread From the Brain?

Neuroimaging study reveals people who report widespread pain have increased gray matter and functional connectivity in sensory and motor areas of the brain. Read More

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·October 27, 2016·5 min read

Cause of Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees Identified

According to researchers, a reorganization of wiring in the brain could be an underlying cause of phantom limb pain experienced by amputees. Read More