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How the Brain's Coordination Center Affects Movement

June 25, 2025

The cerebellum, a part of the brain that helps with movement, can cause problems when it's not working right. To understand this better, researchers did an experiment with monkeys. They temporarily stopped signals from the cerebellum while the monkeys did reaching tasks. This made the monkeys move t

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Living with Spinocerebellar Ataxia: The Unseen Struggles

April 9, 2025

Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) is a tough condition to live with. It affects movement and coordination. Most people know about the physical symptoms. But there is more to the story. The focus has been on managing symptoms. This is because there are not many treatment options available. However, the im

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Unusual Tongue Spasms and the Surprising Fix

March 25, 2025

Tongue spasms might sound like a joke, but for some people, it is a serious issue. This condition is called hemilingual spasm. It is very rare and causes one side of the tongue to spasm. This can make it hard to talk and even cause pain. Doctors think it might be due to a nerve being squeezed by a b

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The Puzzle of RORA: A Unique Combination of Developmental Challenges and Seizures

December 22, 2024

RORA is a gene that helps the brain's cerebellum develop and work properly. Recently, scientists found a group of people with a rare condition linked to RORA. This condition, called RORA-related neurodevelopmental disorder or RORA-NDD, affects how the brain develops and causes unusual movements call

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Cerebellum's Role in Schizophrenia, Bipolar, and Depression

November 23, 2024

Ever thought about the part of the brain that helps us with our movements and balance? Well, it turns out that the cerebellar vermis, a small, worm-shaped part of our cerebellum, might be involved in more than just physical coordination. Researchers are looking into how this tiny brain region influe