Apathy, social withdrawal, and loss of motivation—the so-called ''negative'' symptoms of schizophrenia—are among the most ...

"People with cerebellar abnormalities often experience motor issues," Van Overwalle explains. "For example, they struggle to smoothly touch their nose with a finger. These difficulties highlight the ...

Researchers have gained new insights into the cellular and molecular mechanisms of absence seizures and potential therapy options. Stimulation of certain cerebellar areas could help combat absence ...

The cerebellum, a major part of the hindbrain in all vertebrates, is important for motor coordination, language acquisition, and regulating social and emotional behaviors. A study led by Dr. Roy ...

If you reward a monkey with some juice, it will learn which hand to move in response to a specific visual cue – but only if the cerebellum is functioning properly. So say neuroscientists at the ...

The cerebellum facilitates associative learning—wherein visual information is linked to motor actions—by strengthening sustained visual responses. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have ...

Adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have smaller cerebellums than unaffected adults, suggesting that this part of the brain may be a potential therapeutic target. According to recent ...

A cerebellar hypoplasia cat is also known as a wobbly cat. This condition is one of the most common nervous system disorders in cats. It's caused by the underdevelopment or destruction of the ...

There is currently no scientific evidence that low-lying cerebellar tonsils directly cause migraines, though headaches can be a symptom of the condition, typically presenting as occipital or ...