Our brains have evolved the ability to configure and adapt their processing states to match
the unique challenges of acting and learning in diverse environments and behavioral …

The mesencephalic locomotor region (MLR) controls locomotion in vertebrates. In humans
with Parkinson disease, locomotor deficits are increasingly associated with decreased …

Motor behaviors are often planned long before execution but only released after specific
sensory events. Planning and execution are each associated with distinct patterns of motor …

The mesencephalic locomotor region (MLR) serves as an interface between higher-order
motor systems and lower motor neurons. The excitatory module of the MLR is composed of …

After sensory information is encoded into neural signals at the periphery, it is processed
through multiple brain regions before perception occurs (ie, sensory processing). Recent …

Assimilation of novel strategies into a consolidated action repertoire is a crucial function for
behavioral adaptation and cognitive flexibility. Acetylcholine in the striatum plays a pivotal …

Background: Aphasia is a devastating disorder occurring in more than 30% of stroke victims.
Speech and language therapy (SLT) is the treatment of choice for post-stroke aphasia (PSA) …

The rodent homolog of the primate pulvinar, the lateral posterior (LP) thalamus, is
extensively interconnected with multiple cortical areas. While these cortical interactions can …

Neural oscillations and their association with brain states and cognitive functions have been
object of extensive investigation over the last decades. Several electroencephalography …

Background: Cholinergic degeneration is strongly associated with cognitive decline in
patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) but may also cause motor symptoms and olfactory …