Scientists scan brains to unlock secrets of tool use
NCT ID NCT03555162
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study looked at how the human brain handles tool use and tool improvement. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) on 70 healthy adults to see which brain areas are active when using tools. The goal was to understand what makes human tool use special, like our ability to make tools better over time.
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Laboratoire d'Etude des Mécanismes Cognitifs (EMC) -Université Lumière Lyon 2
Lyon, 69002, France
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