Scientists scan brain layers to unlock secret of skill memory
NCT ID NCT04431011
Summary
This study aimed to understand how different layers of the brain's movement center help us learn and remember new physical skills, like typing a sequence. Researchers used advanced brain scans on 40 healthy adults while they practiced and rested during a simple typing task. The goal was to map which specific brain layers are active when skills are being solidified during rest breaks.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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