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Basal Ganglia

The basal ganglia are a group of structures located deep within the brain, essential for coordinating movement and maintaining posture. The basal ganglia are also involved in decision making, emotion, learning, and cognition. Research into the basal ganglia has revealed important insights into disorders such as Par…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 21× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2470-5020 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

The basal ganglia are a group of structures located deep within the brain, essential for coordinating movement and maintaining posture. The basal ganglia are also involved in decision making, emotion, learning, and cognition. Research into the basal ganglia has revealed important insights into disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and certain types of dystonia. These disorders are caused by malfunctioning of the basal ganglia, resulting in difficulties with movement, coordination, and fine motor control. Therapeutic approaches targeting the basal ganglia include deep brain stimulation, medications, and cognitive therapy. Deep brain stimulation involves implanting electrodes in the basal ganglia to suppress abnormal activity and improve motor function. Medications such as levodopa are used to increase dopamine levels in the basal ganglia and improve movement in Parkinson's disease. Cognitive therapy can also improve basal ganglia function by training patients to focus attention and reduce distractions. Further research into the basal ganglia is needed in order to better understand the mechanisms underlying movement disorders and develop more effective treatments. By studying the basal ganglia, scientists may also gain insights into other neurological conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, and depression. In conclusion, the basal ganglia play a critical role in the brain's motor and cognitive function. Through continued research and therapeutic interventions, we can improve outcomes for individuals with movement disorders and other neurological conditions.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 21 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Neurological Research and Therapy (ISSN 2470-5020).

Journal editorial board
ESRA DOGRU HUZMELI · Turkey Rajib Paul · India Ian J Martins · Australia

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