Right or left? Brain stimulation can change which hand you favor
Monday, September 27, 2010 - 16:35
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- Each time we perform a simple task, like pushing an elevator button or reaching for a cup of coffee, the brain races to decide whether the left or right hand will do the job. But the left hand is more likely to win if a certain region of the brain receives magnetic stimulation, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley.