Article
Neurosciences
Sophia Bakola, Kathleen J. Burman, Sylwia Bednarek, Jonathan M. Chan, Natalia Jermakow, Katrina H. Worthy, Piotr Majka, Marcello G. P. Rosa
Summary: The study investigated cortical projections to the caudomedial frontal cortex in marmosets, revealing differences in labeled neurons distribution within different areas of 6M, suggesting homologues of SMA and pre-SMA. This indicates that marmosets can be valuable models for studying movement planning and control due to conservation of cortical motor control circuit in simian primates.
Review
Neurosciences
Esma Nur Kolbasi, Burcu Ersoz Huseyinsinoglu, Zubeyir Bayraktaroglu
Summary: This systematic review investigates the effects of upper extremity focal muscle vibration (FMV) on cortical activity and finds contradictory effects on cortical areas.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ya-Wen Xu, Peng Lin, Pei-Sen Yao, Shu-Fa Zheng, De-Zhi Kang
Summary: This study evaluated the structure and function of corticospinal projection originating from SMA using DTI and TMS, finding that contralesional ACST fibers were more abundant than ipsilesional ACST fibers in patients with SMA tumors. Most patients with SMA tumor experienced temporary akinesia postoperatively, and in a patient with M1 glioma, 741 fibers of ipsilateral ACST and no fibers of ipsilateral CST were detected.
Review
Neurosciences
Isaac Moran, Javier Perez-Orive, Jonathan Melchor, Tonatiuh Figueroa, Luis Lemus
Summary: The study found that the supplementary motor area (SMA) in the brain is responsible for decision-related computation when transitioning from auditory to movement representations. The neural population in SMA is organized orthogonally during auditory and movement periods, indicating different computations are performed in each phase. These findings suggest that SMA integrates acoustic information to drive behavior through categorical signals.
PROGRESS IN NEUROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Gabrielle Todd, Caroline D. Rae, Janet L. Taylor, Nigel C. Rogasch, Jane E. Butler, Michael Hayes, Robert A. Wilcox, Simon C. Gandevia, Karl Aoun, Adrian Esterman, Simon J. G. Lewis, Julie M. Hall, Elie Matar, Jana Godau, Daniela Berg, Christian Plewnia, Anna-Katharina Von Thaler, Clarence Chiang, Kay L. Double
Summary: Research has found that increased thickness of the substantia nigra in healthy older adults may be associated with changes in excitability of motor cortical circuitry. This finding has important implications for understanding brain changes in healthy older adults at risk of Parkinson's disease.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Chun-Qiu Dai, Ming Gao, Xiao-Dong Lin, Bai-Jie Xue, Ying Liang, Mu-Lan Xu, Xiang-Bo Wu, Gui-Qing Cheng, Xu Hu, Chen-Guang Zhao, Hua Yuan, Xiao-Long Sun
Summary: After SCI, the excitability of the M1 lower extremity area decreases or disappears. The M1 hand area of SCI patients encodes the activity information of both the upper and lower extremities. The characteristics of M1 hand area CSE changes after SCI and its correlation with extremities motor function are still unknown.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
E. Kaminski, M. Engelhardt, M. Hoff, C. Steele, A. Villringer, P. Ragert
Summary: This study investigated the effects of tDCS on explicit and implicit learning parameters, showing that tDCS has an impact on explicit skill acquisition but limited effects on implicit learning parameters.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Markus Pohjonen, Anna-Lena Nyman, Erika Kirveskari, Jari Arokoski, Anastasia Shulga
Summary: High-frequency peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) paired with paired associative stimulation (PAS) can enhance motor-evoked potential (MEP) amplitude and improve muscle activity and independence in incomplete spinal cord injury patients. The intensity of PNS affects the outcome of PAS, with PNS intensity lower than baseline producing significant MEP potentiation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Neurosciences
John Cirillo
Summary: Engaging in physical activity benefits brain health and function, with older adults experiencing potentially lower plasticity in areas responsible for controlling movement. Motor complications with aging may contribute to reduced physical activity in older adults.
EXPERIMENTAL BRAIN RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Jean-Marc Therrien-Blanchet, Marie Chantal Ferland, Meriem Badri, Marie-Andree Rousseau, Amira Merabtine, Emelie Boucher, Lydia Helena Hofmann, Jean-Francois Lepage, Hugo Theoret
Summary: This study investigated three non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, namely Paired Associative Stimulation (PAS), Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), and Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS), for modulating cortical excitability. The results showed that these stimulation protocols had heterogeneous and variable effects on cortical excitability, and did not significantly modulate corticospinal excitability. Approximately 41% of participants showed increased corticospinal excitability in response to the interventions.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jennifer Hong, Robert J. Quon, Yinchen Song, Tiankang Xie, Joshua J. Levy, Erin D'Agostino, Edward J. Camp, David W. Roberts, Barbara C. Jobst
Summary: This study analyzed direct cortical stimulation data from epilepsy patients and found significant displacement of head and trunk responses in patients with SMA-onset seizures. This suggests that functional remapping can occur in these brain regions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ali-Mohammad Kamali, Milad Kazemiha, Behnam Keshtkarhesamabadi, Mohsan Daneshvari, Asadollah Zarifkar, Prasun Chakrabarti, Babak Kateb, Mohammad Nami
Summary: This study investigated the effects of neuromodulation on professional boxers, demonstrating that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) can improve athletic performance, specifically selective attention and reaction time. However, the intervention had no impact on cognitive functions. This suggests that simultaneous stimulation of the spinal cord and M1 may enhance the performance of experienced boxers through neuromodulation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Elinor Tzvi, Leila Gajiyeva, Laura Bindel, Gesa Hartwigsen, Joseph Classen
Summary: The study found that cerebellar theta power is significantly modulated during visuomotor adaptation, and theta oscillations could serve as a key mechanism for communication within a cortico-cerebellar loop.
Article
Clinical Neurology
John R. Sheets, Robert G. Briggs, Isabella M. Young, Michael Y. Bai, Yueh-Hsin Lin, Anujan Poologaindran, Andrew K. Conner, Christen M. O'Neal, Cordell M. Baker, Chad A. Glenn, Michael E. Sughrue
Summary: This study utilized fMRI studies to establish a neuroanatomical model, describing the structural connectivity of the SMA outside of the motor network, and identified four left hemisphere regions of the SMA. Consistent interconnections between these areas were found, as well as connections to other brain regions.
JOURNAL OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Brodie J. Hand, George M. Opie, Simranjit K. Sidhu, John G. Semmler
Summary: The study found that endurance-trained cyclists had longer movement times, increased M1 plasticity, but no effect on visuomotor skill acquisition in a sequential visuomotor task.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Neurosciences
Fausto Baldissera, Paola Campadelli, Paolo Cavallari, Lino Piccinelli, Luigi Tesio
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON
(2020)
Editorial Material
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Helena M. Blumen, Paolo Cavallari, France Mourey, Eric Yiou
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marinella Coco, Andrea Buscemi, Claudia Savia Guerrera, Donatella Di Corrado, Paolo Cavallari, Agata Zappala, Santo Di Nuovo, Rosalba Parenti, Tiziana Maci, Grazia Razza, Maria Cristina Petralia, Vincenzo Perciavalle, Valentina Perciavalle
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Silvia Maria Marchese, Veronica Farinelli, Francesco Bolzoni, Roberto Esposti, Paolo Cavallari
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marinella Coco, Andrea Buscemi, Emanuele Pennisi, Paolo Cavallari, Giacomo Papotto, Giulio Maria Federico Papotto, Vincenzo Perciavalle, Donatella Di Corrado, Valentina Perciavalle
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Physiology
Jorge L. Storniolo, Beatrice Cairo, Alberto Porta, Paolo Cavallari
Summary: This study evaluated cardiac autonomic control following a 60m maximal sprint and compared it to pre-exercise and post-exercise periods. The results showed sustained sympathetic control during the PLATEAU phase and early vagal reactivation in the post-exercise sequences. This indicates a shift in sympathovagal balance towards vagal predominance after exercise. Time and frequency domain markers were less useful due to the dramatic decrease in RR variance during the PLATEAU phase.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Veronica Farinelli, Francesco Bolzoni, Silvia Maria Marchese, Roberto Esposti, Paolo Cavallari
Summary: The study revealed the presence of anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) in trunk muscles at the onset of gait initiation. This suggests that these muscles are already active before the start of walking to support the movement.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marinella Coco, Andrea Buscemi, Matej Tusak, Vincenzo Perciavalle, Alfio Nifosi, Paolo Cavallari, Donatella Di Corrado, Valentina Perciavalle
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of Sambo training on attention. The results showed that increased blood lactate levels after Combat Sambo training were associated with deterioration of attentional mechanisms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Roberto Esposti, Silvia M. Marchese, Veronica Farinelli, Francesco Bolzoni, Paolo Cavallari
Summary: Evidence suggests that the parietal operculum (PO) does not participate in the control of intra-limb Anticipatory Postural Adjustments (APAs), indicating that the search for an area processing motor commands to prime mover and postural muscles together will need to focus on other structures.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Neurosciences
Teddy Caderby, Paolo Cavallari, Martin Descarreaux, Eric Yiou
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Jorge L. Storniolo, Marco Chaulan, Roberto Esposti, Paolo Cavallari
Summary: Whole-body cryotherapy can improve exercise performance and recovery by enhancing cardiovascular responses and increasing vagal drive. It also speeds up heart rate recovery after exercise.
EXPERIMENTAL BRAIN RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Silvia Maria Marchese, Roberto Esposti, Veronica Farinelli, Claudia Ciaccio, Arianna De Laurentiis, Stefano D'Arrigo, Paolo Cavallari
Summary: We investigated the role of the cerebellum in development and found that children with genetic slow-progressive ataxia (SlowP) have worse postural control compared to healthy children (H). On the other hand, children with genetic non-progressive ataxia (NonP) show similar behavior to healthy children. This difference may be due to compensatory networks hindered by disease progression in SlowP but not in NonP.
Article
Cell Biology
Nicolo Gabriele Pozzi, Francesco Bolzoni, Gabriele Eliseo Mario Biella, Gianni Pezzoli, Chi Wang Ip, Jens Volkmann, Paolo Cavallari, Esther Asan, Ioannis Ugo Isaias
Summary: This study investigated the development of tremor in Parkinson's disease (PD) using a rat model with selective lesioning of LC-NA innervation. The results showed that LC-NA innervation plays a critical role in the development of PD tremor.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Marinella Coco, Andrea Buscemi, Paolo Cavallari, Simona Massimino, Sergio Rinella, Marta Maria Tortorici, Tiziana Maci, Vincenzo Perciavalle, Matej Tusak, Donatella Di Corrado, Valentina Perciavalle, Agata Zappala
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jorge L. Storniolo, Roberto Esposti, Paolo Cavallari
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2020)