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Connecting neuronal circuits for movement

By Science Magazine   

Features Research

Movement is the most common final output of nervous system activity and is essential for survival.

But what makes this seemingly trivial statement so scientifically challenging? Neurons that contribute to when and how our body moves are distributed throughout the nervous system. Thus, even a simple movement such as arm flexion requires the coordinated activation of many different neuronal populations across multiple brain regions. A key question is how the nervous system produces diverse and precise actions aligned with the organisms’ behavioral needs. | READ MORE

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