The basal ganglia comprise a set of deep brain nuclei—including the striatum, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus and substantia nigra—that interact in parallel loops with the cerebral cortex and ...

Neurons deep in the brain not only help to initiate movement-they also actively suppress it, and with astonishing precision. This is the conclusion of a new study by researchers at the University of ...

Among the many wonders of the brain is its ability to master movements through practice — a dance step, piano sonata, or tying our shoes. For decades, neuroscientists have known that these tasks ...

Explore the intricate anatomy, complex neural pathways, and crucial functions of the basal ganglia in regulating both motor control and non-motor behaviors like learning and habit formation. This ...

The cerebellum ("little brain") is tucked underneath the basal ganglia; it sits in the back of the skull below the cerebrum. Source: CLIPAREA l Custom media/Shutterstock Neuroscientists have unearthed ...

SNr neurons in the midbrain send precise signals to control movement. Their activity determines which movements actions are initiated or inhibited. Neurons deep in the brain not only help to initiate ...

When the clock is ticking, the stakes are sky-high, and every choice carries immense weight, how do you perform? Whether it's ...

Although it has long been known that the basal ganglia play a central role in motor control among mammals, it remains unclear whether this part of the brain directs all movements or just those for ...

"Becoming a neurosurgeon was a direct consequence of my eye for the ball while playing racket sports." —Richard Bergland, M.D., 20th-century neuroscientist, brain surgeon, and world-class tennis & ...

A UCLA study using mice reveals new insights into the wiring of a major circuit in the brain that is attacked by Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases. The findings could hone scientists’ ...

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 ...