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Nature Neuroscience 12, 675–676 (1 June 2009) | doi:10.1038/nn0609-675

The rhythms of learning

Brian Lau & C Daniel Salzman

When learning a dance with a partner, both of you must be in sync, following the musical rhythm to create a synergistic artistic piece. In many ways, the brain faces a similar challenge; different brain structures must seamlessly interact so that we can learn, feel and even move.