Writing, driving a screw or throwing darts are only some of the activities that demand a high level of skill. How the brain masters such exquisite movements has now been described. A map of brainstem ...

While research has demonstrated that stress can impact immune function, the exact mechanisms by which these alterations occur in the brain remain unknown. A new Nature study explores how acute ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Parkinson’s disease is best-known as a disorder of movement. Patients often experience tremors, loss of balance, and difficulty initiating movement. The disease also has lesser-known ...

Newly decoded brain circuits make memories more stable as part of learning, according to a study led by NYU Langone Health researchers. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates ...

A research team led by University of California, Irvine has discovered new neural circuits that regulate spatial learning and memory in the brain's hippocampal formation. The team identified novel ...

McGill University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. McGill University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. The puzzle of memory has intrigued philosophers and ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Memory consolidation is augmented by repeated learning following rest intervals, which is known as the spacing effect. Although the spacing ...

Vision shapes behavior and, a new study by MIT neuroscientists finds, behavior and internal states shape vision. The research ...