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·June 27, 2017·7 min read

Brain Signals Deliver Targeted Treatment for World’s Most Common Movement Disorder

Researchers combine movement sensing electrodes on top of the brain with deep brain stimulating electrodes to help treat essential tremor, the world's most prevalent movement disorder.

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·April 24, 2017·4 min read

Scientific Discovery Game Significantly Speeds Up Neuroscience Research Process

A new video game is helping to speed up neuroscience research by allowing players to reconstruct the architecture of neurons.

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·April 21, 2017·4 min read

Playing on the Swings Helps Kids Learn to Cooperate

Researchers report synchronous movement generated by playing on the swings can encourage young children to cooperate in other activities.

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·April 15, 2017·4 min read

A Crooked Bite May Indicate Early Life Stress

New research proposes asymmetry in the lower face could be a novel marker that signifies early life stress.

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·December 6, 2016·5 min read

No Peeking: Humans Play Computer Games Using Only Direct Brain Stimulation

Using only direct brain stimulation, game players navigate through simple computerized mazes, a new study reports.

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·November 28, 2016·5 min read

Worm Offers New Hope For Human Limb Regeneration

Researchers believe that if they can unlock the genetic network that allows acorn worms to regenerate body parts, they may be able to regenerate human limbs.

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·November 3, 2016·6 min read

Tricking Moths Into Revealing the Computational Underpinnings of Sensory Integration

A new study that illustrates the computational basis of sensory integration may serve as a general model for insects, animals and humans.

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·October 26, 2016·6 min read

Researchers Use Brain Surface Stimulation To Provide ‘Touch’ Feedback To Direct Movement

A new study reports researchers have successfully used brain stimulation to provide touch feedback and direct movement. The findings could benefit those with spinal cord injury to regain movement.