Externally influencing the brain

November 11th, 2009 by rbanks

Mind control with sound and light
“Arizona State University researchers are using ultrasound pulses to stimulate activity deep inside the brain from the outside. The sound waves cause brain cells to spew certain chemical neurotransmitters, ultimately resulting in physical movements or other effects. The technique may also be used to lower the brain’s metabolic rate after an injury to reduce secondary damage.”
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