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Setting the brain's internal clock: Single neuron type enables learning of motor timing
Whether speaking, driving or playing an instrument, nearly everything we do requires precise control over the timing of our actions. When we learn new skills, we must learn not only what movements to make but how to time them precisely.
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Scientists have identified a specific type of neuron that helps the brain set an internal clock for motor timing. The neuron’s activity appears to enable precise timing of movements, which is essential for tasks such as speaking, driving, or playing an instrument. The discovery highlights how learning new skills involves not only learning the movements themselves but also mastering their timing.
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