A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many ...

The cerebellum — or”little brain” — helps with movement and balance. It can also play a role in cognitive functions like speaking, thinking, remembering, and communicating. The cerebellum can be found ...

For the longest time the cerebellum, a dense, fist-size formation located at the base of the brain, never got much respect from neuroscientists. For about two centuries the scientific community ...

Serotonin, a brain chemical widely recognized for its influence on mood and anxiety, has been found to operate in a ...

The cerebellum, one of three main parts that make up your brain, is responsible for coordinating movement and balance. Also known as the “little brain,” it plays a vital role in language and attention ...

For the first time, a team of researchers at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH), has ...

Many people with multiple sclerosis struggle with balance and coordination, and this study uncovers a hidden reason why.

An ancient part of the brain long ignored by the scientific world appears to play a critical role in everything from language and emotions to daily planning. It's the cerebellum, which is found in ...

In 2014, a Chinese woman in her 20's sought treatment for recurring problems with balance and dizziness, reports a case study published in the journal Brain. But when doctors looked at brain imaging ...

When you visualize someone moving like a robot, what images come to mind? A lack of fluidity and coordination marked by awkward and jerky movements are cliché characteristics of robotic movements.

The cerebellum -- a part of the brain once recognized mainly for its role in coordinating movement -- underwent evolutionary changes that may have contributed to human culture, language and tool use, ...