Cerebellum (Latin: "little brain") in orange. Cerebellar means "relating to the cerebellum." Source: 3dMediSphere / Shutterstock Since the 1970s, I've been intrigued by the cerebellum's role in peak ...

By Yifei Zhu For decades, the cerebellum, a major structure of the hindbrain located at the back of the skull beneath the ...

Over the course of their lives, humans and other animals can learn to connect specific actions or cues to a desirable outcome ...

Cerebellum (Latin for "little brain") in red. Cerebellar means "related to the cerebellum." Source: Life Sciences Databases/Creative Commons (CC-BY-SA-2.1-jp) Beta-frequency deep brain stimulation ...

A new McGill University study has found a direct link between age-related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is ...

The cerebellum, a region at the back of the brain under the cerebral cortex, has been found to support movement and muscle control, as well as memory, learning and other mental functions. Some ...

The cerebellum is essential for sensorimotor control but also contributes to higher cognitive functions including social behaviors. Researchers uncovered how dopamine in the cerebellum modulates ...

The cerebellum, often called the little brain, plays a much bigger role in language processing than once believed. Located at the base of the brain, the cerebellum has long been thought to be mainly ...

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