In September 2009, we launched the Brain Test Britain experiment to answer the question: does brain training actually work? We asked the public to help and you responded in your thousands, making this the biggest ever study of its kind. Find out more about the amazing results below.
Our study, published in leading journal , found no evidence that brain training games meaningfully boost 'brain power'.
Everything you need to know about the experiment, from how it was designed to a full breakdown of the results.
Try your hand at the brain training games and find out more about what each game was designed to do.
BBC Lab UK is a website where you can take part in real science experiments.
Help out scientists by taking part in another BBC Lab UK experiment
The BBC One programme that puts science to the test
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