Racing neurons control whether we stop or go

In the children's game "red light green light," winners are able to stop, and take off running again, more quickly than their comrades. New research reveals that a similar race goes on in our brains, with impulse control being the big winner.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news96129483.html">Racing neurons control whether we stop or go</a></p> <p>In the children's game "red light green light," winners are able to stop, and take off running again, more quickly than their comrades. New research reveals that a similar race goes on in our brains, with impulse control being the big winner.</p>