Magnetic Brain Stimulation Improves Skill Learning
Monday, July 6, 2009 - 19:28
in Psychology & Sociology
The use of magnetic pulses to stimulate the dorsal premotor cortex region of the brain results in an improved ability to learn a skilled motor task. Researchers show that skilled movements can be stored as memories in the PMd and that magnetic stimulation of this area can facilitate this learning process.
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