Scientists scan brains to unlock secrets of human tool mastery
NCT ID NCT03555162
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study looked at how the human brain supports using and improving tools. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) on 70 healthy, right-handed adults aged 18-65 to see which brain areas are active during tool tasks. The goal was to understand what makes human tool use unique compared to other animals.
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Laboratoire d'Etude des Mécanismes Cognitifs (EMC) -Université Lumière Lyon 2
Lyon, 69002, France
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