Brain’s “Cognitive Legos” May Explain How We Multitask and Switch Between Tasks

· Thedebrief · Aug. 26, 2026, 12:21 p.m.
Neuroscience brain MIT Prefrontal Cortex Neuroscience Cognitive Science multitasking brain function
Summary
MIT neuroscientists have identified flexible "cognitive Legos" in the brain that aid in multitasking and information storage, providing insights into cognitive flexibility and task management.
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