Answering Key Research Questions

What did your genes do for you today? Today, everyone knows that genes are important, but did you know that some times our genes work against us when we are exercising? For most people, exercising results better health. However, some individuals show little to no positive physiological response to exercise training. Read More >

Is your brain making you dizzy?Many people with balance problems are constantly making adjustments for the unstable surface which their brain perceives. Dr. Jeka's lab uses behavioral, computational and genetic methods in conjunction with virtual reality techniques to study human motor control and orientation in simulated sensory environments. Read More>

We want to know why physical activity is beneficial...don't you? The majority of our society realizes that being physically active improves our health and reduces the risk for disease. Most of us know that physical activity can prevent obesity, but we are just beginning to realize that the beneficial effects of exercise extend much further than weight management. Read More >

Is your brain making you dizzy?Many people with balance problems are constantly making adjustments for the unstable surface which their brain perceives. Dr. Jeka's lab uses behavioral, computational and genetic methods in conjunction with virtual reality techniques to study human motor control and orientation in simulated sensory environments. Read More>