Motor learning enables people to adapt to changing environments and a changing body, as they learn to move differently in response to, for example, uneven surfaces or a shift in body weight.

Motor learning enables people to adapt to changing environments and a changing body, as they learn to move differently in response to, for example, uneven surfaces or a shift in body weight.

Violinists, surgeons and gamers can benefit from physical exercise both before and after practicing their new skills. The same holds true for anyone seeking to improve their fine motor skills.

This study presents valuable computational findings on the neural basis of learning new motor memories and the savings using recurrent neural networks. The evidence supporting the claims of the ...

The effect of variability on learning is recognized in many fields: learning is harder when input is variable, but variability leads to better generalization of the knowledge we learned. In this ...

In a study published Thursday, researchers use a novel non-invasive deep brain electrical stimulation to enhance motor learning in older adults.

Spitzer and Li reported their findings in Nature Communications, in a paper titled, “ Exercise enhances motor skill learning by neurotransmitter switching in the adult midbrain.” It’s well ...

Researchers found that the local release of dopamine – a molecule best known for its role in the brain’s reward system – is a key factor in acquiring new motor skills.

Susanne Morton has spent more than two decades studying motor learning. Morton is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy (PT) at the University of Delaware’s College of Health ...

When faced with difficult tasks, sometimes people hit a mental wall and make the decision to "sleep on it." Returning to the task after sleeping, they often perform better. Why? Rhythmic brain ...