Researchers debate gaming’s effects on the brain

Scientists caution that more research is needed to prove benefits of video games in education

From staff and wire reports

A U.K. study that compared teenage video gamers found that those who played video games frequently have more gray matter in the area of the brain known to be associated with rewards and decision-making, which raises the question of whether gaming is related to changes in the brain. Read more with registration.

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