Psychology & Psychiatry

Find a partner who marches to the beat of your own drum

Everyone marches to the beat of their own drum: From walking to talking to producing music, different people's movements occur at different speeds. But do these differences influence coordination of group actions? The answer ...

Cardiology

Ballooning platelets and the future of anti-thrombotic drugs

Membrane ballooning in platelets during the blood-clotting process is driven by a coordinated system of salt and water entry which may be modified pharmacologically, a new study from the University of Bristol has found. The ...

Neuroscience

Move to the beat: How music can help your brain

Whether pounding the streets, putting in the effort at the gym or learning the latest dance moves, many people enjoy listening to music while exercising. Now scientists believe that combining movement and music could be beneficial ...

Other

Robotic IV insertion device means less pain for kids

Administering fluids to patients is carried out through intravenous (IV) catheters, inserting a needle in a vein in a common medical procedure. However, the motor coordination required to insert an IV catheter is very demanding, ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders

Researchers look for clues to progression of Parkinson's disease

Emory researchers are conducting a prospective clinical study to examine the possibility of diagnosing Parkinson's disease (PD) before motor symptoms occur. The study is an arm of the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative ...

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