Learning, Memory and Movement: Revealing Connections Behind the Brain’s Talents

Think back to the first time you played baseball, or sat down to play the piano. Chances are, you weren’t very good. But then, after much practice, your bat struck the ball, or your fingers hit the keys, in exactly the right way. Your brain had found the perfect combination of movements that yielded success. Perhaps, with a little bit of practice, you were able to repeat it. Eventually, you may become so skilled that the action becomes second nature for you. This is all thanks to your brain. And neuroscientist Rui Costa, PhD, who studies how the brain learns to master new movements, is working to understand how this is possible. Read the full article