Scientists scan brains to unlock secret of human Tool-Making genius
NCT ID NCT03555162
Summary
This study aimed to understand how the human brain allows us to use and improve tools, a key ability in human evolution. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) on 70 healthy volunteers while they performed tasks, including a challenge to build a tall tower from wire. The goal was to map the specific brain areas involved in these uniquely human skills.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes NO responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HEALTHY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Laboratoire d'Etude des Mécanismes Cognitifs (EMC) -Université Lumière Lyon 2
Lyon, 69002, France
Conditions
Explore the condition pages connected to this study.