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We are the Plasticity Lab, led by Prof Tamar Makin. We study the extent to which brain areas supporting perception and action are shaped by experience.

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Describing somebody as being “all thumbs” might usually denote clumsiness but researchers have found that gaining a robotic third one can make daily tasks easier for all of us thetimes.co.uk/article/resear…

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👍🏽 How easily could you get to grips with a Third Thumb? The Plasticity Lab MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit team tested a new device by @daniclode at the @RoyalSociety Summer Science Exhibition, and found that the public took to it fairly easily. Explore more 👉🏽 cam.ac.uk/stories/third-…

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Could you use a Third Thumb? Learn more about our new paper on inclusive design testing of the Third Thumb (designed by Dani Clode) on a diverse group of nearly 600 users aged 3-96 Cambridge University MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit youtube.com/watch?v=UI-t21…

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Researchers explored the usability of a 3D-printed device called the Third Thumb at the The Royal Society #SummerScience Exhibition and found it widely usable among young and old, left and right handed people. Learn more in Science #Robotics: scim.ag/78Y

Researchers explored the usability of a 3D-printed device called the Third Thumb at the <a href="/royalsociety/">The Royal Society</a> #SummerScience Exhibition and found it widely usable among young and old, left and right handed people.

Learn more in Science #Robotics: scim.ag/78Y
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We're thrilled by the positive attention the Third Thumb is receiving! The Thumb, created by Dani Clode, is instrumental in our studies at the Plasticity Lab at Cambridge University. For more on our latest research please follow us!

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Great to see so much positive interest in the Third Thumb! The Thumb, created by Dani Clode, is instrumental in our studies at the Plasticity Lab at MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit Cambridge University. To learn more about our latest study: youtu.be/UI-t21QcXM4?si…

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"I tried out a robotic third thumb — and felt like I had superpowers" Kaya Burgess, a science reporter for the Times came down to our lab to try out Dani's Thumb, check out his story!

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📷 We're hiring! Join Prof Tamar Makin's team at MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, as a Research Assistant. 1-year fixed-term role with renewal potential. Ideal candidates have research experience & relevant degrees. Apply here: jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/47969/#Neu… #Jobs

📷 We're hiring! Join Prof Tamar Makin's team at MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, as a Research Assistant. 1-year fixed-term role with renewal potential. Ideal candidates have research experience &amp; relevant degrees. Apply here: jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/47969/#Neu… #Jobs
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There's still time to apply to join Prof Tamar Makin's team at MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit in Cambridge! We are seeking a new Research Assistant. Ideal candidates have research experience & relevant degrees. jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/47969/

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We're making the move to bluesky! Follow us over there to keep in touch and receive updates on our research bsky.app/profile/plasti…. We'll no longer be using X