Summary: Researchers have uncovered a new understanding of levodopa-induced dyskinesia, a common side effect in Parkinson’s patients, revealing that the motor cortex disconnects rather than directly causing these movements.The study shows that ketamine, an anesthetic, can disrupt abnormal brain activity during dyskinesia and promote long-lasting neuroplasticity, helping the motor cortex...

Summary: Children in multilingual households, including those with autism, demonstrate stronger executive functions, such as inhibition, flexibility, and perspective-taking, compared to monolingual peers. Speaking multiple languages also reduces repetitive behaviors and improves communication, key challenges in autism.The findings suggest that juggling two languages enhances cognitive control, with no evidence of...