The Curious Marmoset. Here, Charlie stares at his reflection, wondering: “Hmmm, how does my tongue work?”. Photographed by Mohammad Amin Fakharian, Shadmehr Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University.

Neuroscientists have learned a great deal about how the brain interprets and controls movements that make up everyday movements like walking, reaching, and grasping objects. But the mechanics of ...

Precise control of the tongue is often vital in life, from the way frogs capture flies to human speech (SN: 1/31/17). But much remains unknown about how the brain controls the tongue, given how its ...

We use our tongue to shape the air and generate sounds to communicate, and we use our tongue to evaluate food morsels and transport them through the oral cavity when eating. These skillful acts ...