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A new report discusses research findings on ataxia, a nervous system disease and condition. The study focuses on lesion-behavior mapping in patients with focal cerebellar lesions, which provides insights into the functional compartmentalization of the cerebellum. The research highlights the importance of precise delineation of individual lobules in order to localize functions within the cerebellar cortex. The knowledge of cerebellar lesion sites associated with cognitive and affective symptoms has important clinical implications for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in focal cerebellar disease. The research has been peer-reviewed and can be accessed for further information. [Extracted from the article]