Ready, set…GO! Scientists discover a brain circuit that triggers the execution of planned movement

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Ready, set…GO! Scientists discover a brain circuit that triggers the execution of planned movement

Planned movement is essential to our daily lives, and it often requires delayed execution. As children, we stood crouched and ready but waited for the shout of “GO!” before sprinting from the starting line. As adults, we wait until the traffic light turns green before making a turn. In both situations, the brain has planned our precise movements but suppresses their execution until a specific cue (e.g., the shout of “GO!” or the green light). Now, scientists have discovered the brain network that turns plans into action in response to this cue.

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