Dylan Curtin

May 15, 2024 | physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Claire J Cadwallader |Dylan Curtin |Eleanor Taylor |Tamar de Moel

Introduction Aerobic exercise and improved cardiorespiratory fitness support learning and memory in older adults (Erickson et al., 2011; Kandola et al., 2016; Wendell et al., 2013), but less is known regarding the neural mechanisms through which this occurs.

May 8, 2024 | jneurosci.org | Dylan Curtin |Eleanor Taylor |Mark A. Bellgrove |Trevor T-J. Chong

Dopamine D2 Receptor Modulates Exercise Related Effect on Cortical Excitation/Inhibition and Motor Skill Acquisition Dylan Curtin, Eleanor M. Taylor, Mark A. Bellgrove, Trevor T-J. Chong, James P. Coxon Journal of Neuroscience 8 May 2024, 44 (19) e2028232024; DOI: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2028-23.2024

Mar 25, 2024 | jneurosci.org | Dylan Curtin |Eleanor Taylor |Mark A. Bellgrove |Trevor T-J. Chong

Dopamine D2 receptor modulates exercise related effect on cortical excitation:inhibition and motor skill acquisition Dylan Curtin, Eleanor M. Taylor, Mark A. Bellgrove, Trevor T-J. Chong, James P. Coxon Journal of Neuroscience 29 March 2024, e2028232024; DOI: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2028-23.2024

Nov 2, 2023 | physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Dylan Curtin |Claire J Cadwallader |Eleanor Taylor |Sophie Andrews

Introduction The motor system is known to deteriorate with age (Seidler et al., 2010). The primary motor cortex is a key node within the motor system, which demonstrates plasticity as a function of use and learning (Levin et al., 2014; Rioult-Pedotti et al., 1998; Sanes & Donoghue, 2000). It is known to be a crucial brain region for the acquisition and retention of motor skills (Coxon et al., 2014; Kolasinski et al., 2019; Muellbacher et al., 2002; Peters et al., 2017).

Sep 3, 2023 | biorxiv.org | Eleanor Taylor |Dylan Curtin |Trevor T-J Chong |Mark A. Bellgrove

AbstractRationale: Dopamine signalling supports motor skill learning in a variety of ways, including through an effect on cortical and striatal plasticity. One neuromodulator that has been consistently linked to motor skill learning is dopamine. However, the specific role of dopamine D2 receptor in the acquisition and consolidation stages of motor learning remains unclear. Objectives: To examine the effect of a selective D2 receptor antagonist on human motor skill acquisition and consolidation.