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Front Hum Neurosci June 2014 PMID 24847236

Experts bodies, experts minds: How physical and mental training shape the brain.

Ursula Debarnot, Marco Sperduti, Franck Di Rienzo, Aymeric Guillot

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The discussions illustrate a positive reception with references to the article as a 'super paper' and mention of related reviews, showing genuine interest and deeper engagement in understanding neural mechanisms of skill learning, with the tone emphasizing its importance in scientific research.

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Most comments express approval of the publication, highlighting it as a valuable and insightful review of neural and skill learning processes.

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Discussions demonstrate strong interest, with mentions of neural changes, studies, and the significance of the research, reflecting curiosity about how training affects the brain.

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Participants engage by referencing specific studies and authors, indicating a moderate depth of engagement with the content.

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The discussions suggest the publication is viewed as influential in understanding brain plasticity and expertise development, though the impact is more academic than practical.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains how physical and mental training lead to brain changes that support expert performance by making cognitive and motor processes more automatic and efficient, involving neural reorganization and brain plasticity over time.
  • It highlights that expertise involves specific brain structures and neural mechanisms that are distinct from those in novices, especially in areas related to domain-specific knowledge, and that skill learning spans from initial acquisition to mastery across different activities.
  • The review compares various domains of expertise—from motor skills to mental practices like meditation—discussing their neural underpinnings, similarities, differences, and suggesting directions for future research to better understand the brain's role in developing expertise.]
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Mark Campbell
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@a_whitehead1 @AlexAuerbachPhD Super paper by Debarnot DiRienzo Sperduti & Guillot https://t.co/fupBJdWSC8

Jan 9, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,955 followers View post →
Patients with Power
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@FndPortal Here's a good review of neural changes with skill learning, it mentions a few studies that might be what you're looking for: https://t.co/Yd9eVms1gO

Nov 27, 2022 · 1 like · 2,134 followers View post →

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Mark Campbell
@Dr_MarkCampbell · X

@a_whitehead1 @AlexAuerbachPhD Super paper by Debarnot DiRienzo Sperduti & Guillot https://t.co/fupBJdWSC8

Jan 9, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,955 followers View post →
Patients with Power
@PtsWithPower · X

@FndPortal Here's a good review of neural changes with skill learning, it mentions a few studies that might be what you're looking for: https://t.co/Yd9eVms1gO

Nov 27, 2022 · 1 like · 2,134 followers View post →
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