Wednesday, September 26, 2018

FASCINATING PROGRESS

In Brain and Behavior we have talked about different ways to study the brain. We have also talked about how with advances in technology some of these methods are being adapted for treatment purposes. One of the methods we discussed is brain Stimulation, where electrodes are used to induce electrical activity in the brain. The following fascinating (and hopeful video) examines the case where Neurostimulation has been successful in helping one persistent and hard working young lady gain the ability to walk again after being paralyzed....

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/health-science/watch-these-paralyzed-patients-walk-again/2018/09/24/5d1b1e2e-c00e-11e8-9f4f-a1b7af255aa5_video.html?utm_term=.69295ede5dc5

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