FRONT PAGE ARCHIVES
MindMaze Acquires Neuromotor Innovations
Posted on November 12, 2018 by Alex
Read about it in the Wall Street Journal (with subscription), or here.
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Innovations in stroke treatment, fueled by the Malone Center
Posted on November 5, 2018 by Alex
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Dean’s Lecture Series Tomorrow (May 8th, 4-5 PM)
Posted on May 7, 2018 by Alex
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Comprendre comment le cerveau décide
Posted on November 1, 2017 by Alex
Dr. Krakauer argues for better understanding of behavior in this article in Le Temps.
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How Brain Scientists Forgot That Brains Have Owners
Posted on February 27, 2017 by Alex
Dr. Krakauer’s recent paper was discussed in an article in The Atlantic.
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Commentary on Recent Paper
Posted on February 27, 2017 by Alex
Listen to a discussion of our recent paper, “Neuroscience Needs Behavior: Correcting a Reductionist Bias”, here (link to original paper here).
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“We made the patients become a dolphin swimming in the ocean”
Posted on February 2, 2017 by Alex
See here for Dr. Krakauer’s interview at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown.
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Dr. Krakauer in Vogue
Posted on October 26, 2016 by Alex
Dr. Krakauer talks about task specificity, and how to maintain a healthy brain. Link here.
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Dr. Krakauer Interviewed by Chicago Tribune
Posted on October 26, 2016 by Alex
Dr. Krakauer was asked to comment on ischemic stroke in the context of U.S. Senator Mark Kirk’s health. Link here.
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What We Can Learn from the Minds of Olympic Athletes
Posted on August 10, 2016 by Alex
Interview of Dr. Krakauer by the Dana Foundation. Read the interview here.
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The potential of virtual therapy
Posted on June 13, 2016 by Alex
A recent article in UCSC’s Science Notes explores virtual therapy as a tool to aid stroke recovery. Dr. Krakauer comments on the importance of aggressive physical therapy immediately following a stroke, in order to take advantage of early plasticity.
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Learn a new sport!
Posted on March 16, 2016 by Alex
Our own Dr. John Krakauer was interviewed for an article in the New York Times Well Blog. The article, Learning a New Sport May Be Good for the Brain, examines the potential neurological benefits of learning a new motor skill in adulthood.
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Bandit’s 3D Touch
Posted on December 23, 2015 by Alex
Bandit’s Shark Showdown, the new game from Max and Haley, has received mention from several outlets for its use of 3D touch controls and potential as a hand rehabilitation tool for stroke victims. These include Time Magazine and The Verge, and list the game amongst apps from tech giants such as Facebook and Twitter.
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“Is the ‘Dumb Jock’ Really a Nerd?” Redux
Posted on December 8, 2015 by Alex
An article by Jason Stanley and John Krakauer, originally published October 27, 2013 (see here), has now been published in the first edition of The Stone Reader: Modern Philosophy in 133 Arguments, an anthology of philosophy essays published in the New York Times.
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