Rhythmic movements, such as walking, chewing or scratching, are phylogenetically old motor behaviors found in many organisms, ranging from insects to primates. In contrast, discrete movements, such as ...

One of the most intriguing features in all living beings is the 'biological clock,' an internal time-keeping mechanism that governs our behavioral pattern (such as the sleep-wake cycle). In fact, the ...

If animals could be nominated for Grammys, these lemurs could win.That's because they've got rhythm.The Indri indri, a species of lemur in Madagascar, is one of a few animal species with rhythm, ...

Children with dyslexia often find it difficult to count the number of syllables in spoken words or to determine whether words rhyme. These subtle difficulties are seen across languages with different ...

Researchers use MEG imaging to show that the brain reactivates "forgotten" memories, but they only reach consciousness if they pulse at a specific rhythm.