Knight Initiative researchers are investigating the detailed processes behind how the brain learns to control movement. Their ...

Sleep is often said to help the brain “lock in” what we learn while awake, but the underlying biology remains a topic of ...

For every motor skill you've ever learned, whether it's walking or watchmaking, there is a small ensemble of neurons in your ...

You join a swing dance class, and at first you're all left feet. But – slowly, eyes glued to the teacher – you pick up a step or two and start to feel the rhythm of the big band beat. A good start.