Seeing and moving are directly linked in the brain. When we stand still, the visual scene barely shifts. When we run, by ...

A new study by neuroscientists shows that our brain deals with different forms of visual uncertainty during movements in distinct ways. Depending on the type of uncertainty, planning and execution of ...

Mice that received vagus nerve stimulation after training remembered a learned movement better several days later.

Imagine waking up thirsty at night and having to reach for a glass of water in the dark. Without a clear view, your brain has to estimate where the glass is and where your hand is—a challenge that ...

After a spinal cord injury left Keith Thomas paralyzed, an experimental “double neural bypass” helped him grasp objects, feed ...

We have long known that staying physically active helps keep the mind sharp, but the exact mechanical reasons behind this have remained somewhat of a mystery. Making major headlines this month, a ...

Think beyond one walk: This session was a single walk, while the broader health benefits of exercise come from regular ...

A research team has uncovered a fundamental principle of how the brain prioritizes vision and hearing differently depending on whether we are still or in motion. The study provides new insights into ...

Getting your body moving doesn’t just keep you fit — it might actually turn back the clock on your brain, according to fascinating new research. The latest findings from Penn State College of Medicine ...

HANOVER, GERMANY: A mannequin is fitted with a prototype of a "mental typewriter", which is an EEG (Electro Encephalogramme Measurement) Cap that processes electric impulses from the brain into ...

A recent survey by the Alzheimer's Association found most adults think maintaining brain health is very important, but they don't know what steps to take. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.) ...

Surgically implanted brain-computer interface enables precise finger control in paralysis patient, unlocking potential for social and leisure activities like video gaming Study: A high-performance ...