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Cerebellum

The connection between the cerebellum and movement has been known since the 19th century. Patients suffering trauma to the brain region had obvious difficulties with balance and movement, leaving no doubt that it was critical for coordinating motion. Over the decades, neuroscientists developed a detailed understanding of how the cerebellum’s unique neural circuitry controls motor function. The explanation of how the cerebellum worked seemed watertight.

~ R Douglas Fields from, Scientists Are Unlocking the Secrets of Your ‘Little Brain’ | WIRED

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The cerebellum is astounding. …and yet, I’m not sure what exactly I should do with this new knowledge.

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