Researchers Detect Brain Difference Between Fast and Slow Learners

Visualization of the human brain's neural pathways with colorful fiber tracts, highlighting connections in orange and yellow on a black background.

Researchers at the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Max Planck Institute are investigating the brain activation patterns that influence the speed of learning, comparing how cognitive control might slow down the learning process. Their study, published in Nature Neuroscience and led by Danielle Bassett and Evelyn Tang, explores how geometric patterns of brain activity can impact learning outcomes.