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Cambridge Neuroscientist contributes to the Which? study on the effectiveness of 'Brain Trainers'

Which? asked a panel of neuroscientists, including Dr. Adrian Owen, from the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, to evaluate the claims made by products such as the Dr Kawashima's Brain Training, Mindfit and Lumosity and Nintendo DS. The panel found no scientific evidence to support the manufacturers claims that their products enhance cognitive ability.

This Which? report was covered by the Guardian on Thursday 26 February 2009. Click here for the coverage.  

Posted on 03/03/2009