Psychology & Psychiatry

Citizen scientists contribute to motor learning research

A new research study has examined the results from data generated by citizen scientists using a simple web-based motor test. The big data approach provides researchers with a unique way to explore how people correct for motor ...

Neuroscience

Brain stimulation decreases involuntary shaking, researcher finds

Neurosurgical treatment with deep brain stimulation in a relatively new target area has been shown to relieve involuntary tremors in Parkinson's disease and Essential Tremor for up to at least five and 10 years after treatment ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

New research reveals link between finger tapping and Alzheimer's

Suddenly getting lost, failing to recognize family members, or forgetting words and names are well-known symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Psychologists have now discovered that the disease also manifests in more subtle ways: ...

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