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OSU conducting study on effect of video games on brain activity

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio State University is conducting a study on video games and the brain.

According to the Cognitive Communication Science Lab, the study involves looking at brain activity while playing a video game.


Participants will get a functional MRI scan while playing a game for around two hours. Participants will receive $45 in compensation as well as an image of their brain.

You may qualify for this study if you are:

As of Monday afternoon, registration for the study has closed due to overwhelming interest.Tap here for more information about the Cognitive Communication Science Lab.