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Sci Rep December 2019 PMID 31892724

Acquisition of chopstick-operation skills with the non-dominant hand and concomitant changes in brain activity.

Daisuke Sawamura, Satoshi Sakuraba, Yumi Suzuki, Masako Asano, Susumu Yoshida, Toshihiro Honke, Megumi Kimura, Yoshiaki Iwase, Yoshitaka Horimoto, Kazuki Yoshida, Shinya Sakai

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Discussions highlight the importance of neural adaptation through phrases like 'brain changes' and 'neural plasticity,' reflecting engaged analysis of the study's implications. Participants express high interest using words like 'fascinating' and 'significant,' and some consider real-world applications, demonstrating active engagement and recognition of the potential for influencing neurological treatment and skill development.

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  • The study found that six weeks of training in using chopsticks with the nondominant hand improved both the speed and smoothness of the movements, showing that practice enhances skill.
  • Brain activity changed as well, with a decrease in activity in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and an increase in the bilateral premotor cortex, indicating neural adaptation related to the new skill.
  • These findings suggest that targeted training can help individuals improve fine motor skills with their nondominant hand, which could benefit those who need to switch handedness due to neurological conditions.]
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Sawamura, D., Sakuraba, S., Suzuki, Y. et al. Sci Rep 9, 20397 (2019) doi:10.1038/s41598-019-56956-0.

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