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Revolutionary Research Unveils Neurons' Dual Role in Movement

5/29/2025

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Groundbreaking research from the University of Basel uncovers that neurons in the basal ganglia, particularly in the Substantia Nigra pars reticulata, play a dual role in movement—both sparking and halting it. This revelation could revolutionize treatments for Parkinson's disease by honing in on the intricate timing of motor control.

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Groundbreaking research from the University of Basel uncovers that neurons in the basal ganglia, particularly in the Substantia Nigra pars reticulata, play a dual role in movement—both sparking and halting it. This revelation could revolutionize treatments for Parkinson's disease by honing in on the intricate timing of motor control.