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The application of spaced theta burst protocols induces long-lasting neuroplastic changes in the human motor cortex by Goldsworthy, Mitchell R., Pitcher, Julia B., Ridding, Michael C.

“…There is some limited evidence suggesting that the spaced application of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) protocols may extend the duration…”
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A comparison of two different continuous theta burst stimulation paradigms applied to the human primary motor cortex by Goldsworthy, Mitchell R, Pitcher, Julia B, Ridding, Michael C

“…Highlights ► We show that slight modifications in the stimulation parameters used for the application of continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) can have a…”
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Variability of human corticospinal excitability tracks the state of action preparation by Klein-Flügge, Miriam C, Nobbs, David, Pitcher, Julia B, Bestmann, Sven

“…Task-evoked trial-by-trial variability is a ubiquitous property of neural responses, yet its functional role remains largely unclear. Recent work in nonhuman…”
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Probing changes in corticospinal excitability following theta burst stimulation of the human primary motor cortex by Goldsworthy, Mitchell R, Vallence, Ann-Maree, Hodyl, Nicolette A, Semmler, John G, Pitcher, Julia B, Ridding, Michael C

“…Highlights • Plasticity responses to continuous and intermittent theta burst stimulation (cTBS, iTBS) were assessed using MEP input/output curves. • Long-term…”
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Combined transcranial alternating current stimulation and continuous theta burst stimulation: a novel approach for neuroplasticity induction by Goldsworthy, Mitchell R., Vallence, Ann-Maree, Yang, Ruiting, Pitcher, Julia B., Ridding, Michael C.

“…Non‐invasive brain stimulation can induce functionally relevant plasticity in the human cortex, making it potentially useful as a therapeutic tool. However,…”
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Reduced corticomotor excitability and motor skills development in children born preterm by Pitcher, Julia B., Schneider, Luke A., Burns, Nicholas R., Drysdale, John L., Higgins, Ryan D., Ridding, Michael C., Nettelbeck, Theodore J., Haslam, Ross R., Robinson, Jeffrey S.

“…Key points •  Children born preterm commonly experience motor and cognitive difficulties, but the physiology underlying this dysfunction is unknown. •  We used…”
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A comparison of two methods for estimating 50% of the maximal motor evoked potential by Pitcher, Julia B, Doeltgen, Sebastian H, Goldsworthy, Mitchell R, Schneider, Luke A, Vallence, Ann-Maree, Smith, Ashleigh E, Semmler, John G, McDonnell, Michelle N, Ridding, Michael C

“…Highlights • Though desirable, it is often not feasible to construct corticomotor stimulus–response curves to set transcranial magnetic stimulation…”
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Age and sex differences in human motor cortex input–output characteristics by Pitcher, Julia B., Ogston, Kirstin M., Miles, Timothy S.

“…Stimulus‐response curves for motor evoked potentials (MEPs) induced in a hand muscle by transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) were constructed for 42…”
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Age-related changes in short-latency motor cortex inhibition by Smith, Ashleigh E, Ridding, Michael C, Higgins, Ryan D, Wittert, Gary A, Pitcher, Julia B

“…This study examined whether short-latency intracortical inhibition (SICI) and/or facilitation (ICF) changes with ageing, and if this can be attributed to…”
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Do I turn left or right? Effects of sex, age, experience and exit route on maze test performance in sheep by Hunter, Damien S, Hazel, Susan J, Kind, Karen L, Liu, Hong, Marini, Danila, Owens, Julie A, Pitcher, Julia B, Gatford, Kathryn L

“…Abstract Brain development and function are susceptible to perturbation by environmental factors. Sheep are increasingly being used as a neurodevelopmental…”
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Cognitive Abilities in Preterm and Term-Born Adolescents by Schneider, Luke A., PhD, Burns, Nicholas R., PhD, Giles, Lynne C., PhD, Higgins, Ryan D., BSc, Nettelbeck, Theodore J., PhD, Ridding, Michael C., PhD, Pitcher, Julia B., PhD

“…Objective To investigate the influence of a range of prenatal and postnatal factors on cognitive development in preterm and term-born adolescents. Study design…”
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Reduced Cortical Excitability, Neuroplasticity, and Salivary Cortisol in 11–13-Year-Old Children Born to Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by Van Dam, Jago M., Garrett, Amy J., Schneider, Luke A., Hodyl, Nicolette A., Goldsworthy, Mitchell R., Coat, Suzette, Rowan, Janet A., Hague, William M., Pitcher, Julia B.

“…Children exposed to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in utero are at increased risk of neurodevelopmental difficulties, including autism and impaired motor…”
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Cortical Plasticity and Interneuron Recruitment in Adolescents Born to Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by Van Dam, Jago M, Goldsworthy, Mitchell R, Hague, William M, Coat, Suzette, Pitcher, Julia B

“…Exposure to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in utero is associated with a range of adverse cognitive and neurological outcomes. Previously, we reported…”
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Motor System Development of the Preterm and Low Birthweight Infant by Pitcher, Julia B., PhD, Schneider, Luke A., PhD, Drysdale, John L., BAppSc(Phty) Hons, Ridding, Michael C., PhD, Owens, Julie A., PhD

“…Despite advances in knowledge and technology, accurate prediction of later neuromotor outcomes for infants born preterm remains somewhat elusive. Here we…”
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The effects of age and biological sex on the association between I-wave recruitment and the response to cTBS: An exploratory study by Van Dam, Jago M., Graetz, Lynton, Pitcher, Julia B., Goldsworthy, Mitchell R.

“…[Display omitted] •cTBS-induced neuroplasticity is variable between individuals.•Preferential late I-wave recruitment with TMS is related to stronger cTBS…”
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Spaced Noninvasive Brain Stimulation: Prospects for Inducing Long-Lasting Human Cortical Plasticity by Goldsworthy, Mitchell R., Pitcher, Julia B., Ridding, Michael C.

“…Neuroplasticity is critical for learning, memory, and recovery of lost function following neurological damage. Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques…”
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Programming the brain: Common outcomes and gaps in knowledge from animal studies of IUGR by Hunter, Damien S, Hazel, Susan J, Kind, Karen L, Owens, Julie A, Pitcher, Julia B, Gatford, Kathryn L

“…Abstract IUGR in humans is associated with impaired pre- and postnatal neurodevelopment, and subsequent postnatal cognition, resulting in lower IQ, poorer…”
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Commonly-occurring polymorphisms in the COMT, DRD1 and DRD2 genes influence different aspects of motor sequence learning in humans by Baetu, Irina, Burns, Nicholas R., Urry, Kristi, Barbante, Girolamo Giovanni, Pitcher, Julia B.

“…•The effects of 4 dopamine polymorphisms on motor sequence learning were examined.•A DRD1 polymorphism predicted the ability to learn new sequences.•A DRD2…”
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Age-related decline of neuroplasticity to intermittent theta burst stimulation of the lateral prefrontal cortex and its relationship with late-life memory performance by Goldsworthy, Mitchell R., Rogasch, Nigel C., Ballinger, Sophie, Graetz, Lynton, Van Dam, Jago M., Harris, Richard, Yu, Solomon, Pitcher, Julia B., Baune, Bernhard T., Ridding, Michael C.

“…•Combined TMS-EEG was used to assess neuroplasticity in the ageing prefrontal cortex.•Neuroplastic response to iTBS was reduced in older relative to young…”
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Polymorphisms that affect GABA neurotransmission predict processing of aversive prediction errors in humans by Baetu, Irina, Pitcher, Julia B., Cohen-Woods, Sarah, Lancer, Benjamin, Beu, Nathan, Foreman, Lauren M., Taylor, Paul D., Burns, Nicholas R.

“…Learning is one of our most adaptive abilities, allowing us to adjust our expectations about future events. Aberrant learning processes may underlie disorders…”
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