Motor Neurons Detect Their Own Errors in Muscle Control
Whether performing a piano sonata or serving an ace in tennis, the brain must precisely coordinate many muscles while continuously monitoring feedback…
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Why More Communication Improves Team Coordination
Summary: Researchers report that physical coordination through touch becomes more effective as group size increases. These results may inform group-based physical rehabilitation…
Folic Acid Could Cut Autism Risk Tied to Pesticide Exposure
Summary: A UC Davis-led study found that pregnant women who take at least 800 micrograms of folic acid around the time of…
Social Isolation Raises Inflammation Markers in Older Adults
Summary: Blood tests from older adults who experienced social isolation showed elevated levels of interleukin‑6 and C‑reactive protein, two inflammatory biomarkers linked…
How Fly Brains Use Universal Neural Design to Predict
Summary: New findings indicate that flies use predictive processing in their visual system to execute rapid evasive maneuvers, suggesting prediction may be…
Unexpected Stimulus Helps People Stop Actions
Summary: Unexpected sensory events — such as a sudden sound — make people more likely to stop an ongoing action than when…
Simple Touches Boost Couples’ Wellbeing and Reduce Stress
Summary: Researchers report that couples who frequently hug or hold hands show lower cortisol levels, fewer physical symptoms, and better sleep. Source:…
Study Finds Loneliness in Young Adults Disrupts Sleep Quality
Summary: A large study of British young adults finds a clear link between loneliness and poorer sleep quality — lonelier participants were…
Omega-3 for Kids: Impact on Behavior and Mental Well-Being
Summary: Researchers are conducting an online study to evaluate whether omega-3 supplements can improve children’s behaviour, mood and mental wellbeing. The trial…
Brain Scans Distinguish Bipolar Disorder from Depression
Summary: Advanced neuroimaging shows that people with bipolar depression display reduced left amygdala activity and weaker connectivity with other brain regions compared…
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