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.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Laboratoire d'Etude des Mécanismes Cognitifs (EMC) -Université Lumière Lyon 2

    Lyon, 69002, France

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