A spinal cord injury damages the lines of communication between the body and brain, impeding the signals that drive movement
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Case report: Stem cells a step toward improving motor, sensory function after spinal cord injury
Stem cells derived from a patient’s own fat offer a step toward improving—not just stabilizing—motor and sensory function of people
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Neuroscientists trace a brain circuit that filters unwanted sensory input
Imagine trying to focus on a friend’s voice at a noisy party, or blocking out the phone conversation of the
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Studies promising for sensory feedback for hand prostheses
(HealthDay)—By triggering sensory stimulation, transradial amputees are able to regain proprioception; and a slippage simulation strategy can detect slipping in
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Early sensory stimulation is critical for the development of sensory networks
Sensory stimulation during a critical period soon after birth is essential for establishing networks in the brain that “map” sensations
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Sensory substitution illuminates cognitive processes while offering therapeutic applications
What are the implications of being able to “listen to a choreography” or “feel a ballet?” Despite the importance of
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Learning a second language alters sensory perception, study finds
Learning a second language can change the way our senses work together to interpret speech, according to a new Northwestern
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Scientists uncover connection between post-natal sensory experiences and brain development
New research by University of Toronto (U of T) neuroscientists sheds light on links between early brain growth and sensations
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