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New paper: visual cues signaling object grasp reduce interference in motor learning

Posted on August 3, 2009 by

Cothros N, Wong J, Gribble PL (2009) Visual Cues Signaling Object Grasp Reduce Interference in Motor Learning. J Neurophysiol 2009;  in press. [pdf]

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Limb Stiffness is Modulated with Spatial Accuracy Requirements During Movement in the Absence of Destabilizing Forces

Posted on February 26, 2009 by

Jeremy Wong has a new paper in J. Neurophysiology based on his Masters thesis: Limb Stiffness Is Modulated With Spatial Accuracy Requirements During Movement in the Absence of Destabilizing Forces Jeremy Wong, Elizabeth T. Wilson, Nicole Malfait, and Paul L. … Continue reading →

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Protect Science Funding in Canada

Posted on February 17, 2009 by

[ Protect Science Funding in Canada ] The purpose of this Facebook Group is to facilitate advocacy for protecting science funding in Canada. The Canadian government’s recently announced budget (January 2009) demonstrates that they do not grasp the importance of … Continue reading →

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R in the New York Times (updated)

Posted on January 8, 2009 by

There’s an article in the New York Times about R: [ click here ] An excerpt from the article: To some people R is just the 18th letter of the alphabet. To others, it’s the rating on racy movies, a … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Alex and Nikolai

Posted on October 13, 2008 by

Alexandra Williams and Nikolai Whyte have joined the lab for the year, as honours thesis students in Physiology & Pharmacology. Welcome Alex and Nikolai! They will both be working on projects related to Motor Learning by Observing. First step after … Continue reading →

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