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Researchers have linked the genetic disorders Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome to walking patterns by examining the microscopic movements of those wearing motion-sensored sneakers.

Researchers have engineered high-density nanofibers that can mimic the microenvironment of the brain to capture tumor cells and prevent them from spreading.

Scientists have created wearable, stitchable and sensitive sensors from flexible polymers and bundles of carbon fiber. Like our skin, these sensors respond to pressure and can measure body position and movement.

Male zebra finches practice singing their courtship calls for most of their waking hours. But when an attractive female zebra finch alights nearby, the male bird will execute his song with practiced precision and speed. Now, neuroscientists have seen the circuitry of the brain that controls the bird’s practice sessions and his performance.

Newly published research details how a team of scientists successfully created a form of artificial vision for a blind woman using a brain implant.

Using neuroimaging techniques and electroencephalography (EEG), Kessler Foundation researchers compared the neural correlates of balance in individuals with traumatic brain injury and matched controls.

Scientists have suggested that evidence from social science disciplines should be used alongside the study of individual brains to improve understanding of human cognition.

With growing numbers of humans venturing into space, experts predict an increase in the number of people experiencing the physical toll of such travel, including highly common forms of back pain.

Research shows that adipocytes control the systemic response to brain function, causing impairment in memory and cognition in mice.

Whether chatting with friends at a dinner party or managing a high-stakes meeting at work, communicating with others in a group requires a complex set of mental tasks. A study published today in the journal Science provides the first glimpse into how the brains of social mammals process these types of complex group interactions.