By looking at the movements made by a foetus in the womb, McPhillips saw that certain 'primary reflexes' - such as the palmar reflex where a baby will grasp your hand if you place your finger on ...

Have you ever wondered why your leg kicks when the doctor taps your knee with that little rubber hammer? It's because of your reflex. A reflex is an involuntary (say: in-VAHL-un-ter-ee), or automatic, ...

Objective: To investigate the underlying pathophysiology of primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) regarding possible changes in blink reflex (BR) circuit. Methods: BR was studied in 10 patients in whom ...