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Hesitation is costly in sports but essential to life – neuroscientists identified its brain circuitry

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par Eric Yttri, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University

At the Winter Olympics, skiers, bobsledders, speedskaters and many other athletes all have to master one critical moment: when to start. That split second is paramount during competition because when everyone is strong and skilled, a moment of hesitation can separate gold from silver. A competitor who hesitates too much will be left behind – but moving too early will get them disqualified.

Though the circumstances are…

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