Every time we smile, grimace, or flash a quick look of surprise, it feels effortless, but the brain is quietly coordinating ...

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 ...

Many people with multiple sclerosis struggle with balance and coordination, and this study uncovers a hidden reason why.

New research suggests that balance and coordination problems in multiple sclerosis may begin when key brain cells slowly run ...

Neurons deep in the brain not only help to initiate movement -- they also actively suppress it, and with astonishing precision. The findings are especially relevant for better understanding ...

Whether speaking or swinging a bat, precise and adaptable timing of movement is essential for everyday behavior. Although we do not have sensory organs like eyes or a nose to sense time, we can keep ...

Facial expression control starts in a very old part of the nervous system. In the brain stem sits the facial nucleus, which ...

Imagine losing your ability to speak or move, yet still having so much to say. For Brad G. Smith, this became his reality after being diagnosed with ALS, a rare and progressive disease that attacks ...

The INSIDE Institute for NeuroAI has shared new results that show brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is now being used ...