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Neuroscience & Mind

Distinct Neuronal Subtypes in Premotor Cortex Drive Precise Motor Timing Adjustments, MPFI Finds

New research from MPFI identifies specific neural mechanisms in the premotor cortex responsible for adjusting learned motor action timing. The study reveals that synaptic plasticity within distinct excitatory neuron subtypes is crucial for precise and complementary adjustments to motor timing.

Dr. Chloe O'Connell· Oct 1· 4 min read
A dog's brain activity is shown to differentiate between human expressions of fear and sadness in a new MRI study.

Dogs Distinguish Fear and Sadness from Facial Cues

Dr. Chloe O'Connell · Aug 11
Close-up of a person's head with glowing neural pathways, symbolizing brain-computer interface technology in a futuristic lab.

Brain-Computer Interface Trials Are Rapidly Expanding

Dr. Chloe O'Connell · Jun 19
A person experiencing clear sound with a brain-controlled hearing system in a noisy environment, demonstrating successful voice isolation.

Brain-Controlled Hearing System Human Studies Show Voice Isolation Success

Dr. Chloe O'Connell · May 12
Microscopic view of a plant chloroplast revealing a complex molecular assembly line responsible for building the machinery of photosynthesis.

Nebraska Researchers Map Photosynthesis Assembly Line in Chloroplasts

Dr. Chloe O'Connell · Jun 11
Futuristic classroom scene with students interacting with AI projections, illustrating the impact of artificial intelligence on cognitive development and education.

AI in education: Promises and questions for cognitive development

Next school year, 680,000 students and 28,000 educators across Utah will begin working with Google's Gemini for Education, according to KSL TV 5 .

Dr. Chloe O'Connell· Jun 9· 2 min