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.

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