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Brain’s “Cognitive Legos” May Explain How We Multitask and Switch Between Tasks
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Thedebrief
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Aug. 26, 2026, 12:21 p.m.
Neuroscience
adult brain
brain
brain multitasking
Neuroscience
multitasking
task management
Cognitive Science
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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