Jena, Germany, 1924: Working in near-solitude and with alacrity, psychiatrist Hans Berger observes rhythmic electrical activity from people’s scalps. It is certain that the activity …
Putting a computer inside a person’s brain could be the edge of science fiction. Today, it is a reality. Academic and commercial groups are testing …
A woman demonstrates a technique used in neuroscience therapy. Wires connect the points of her head to an electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor on a computer, while …
When most people hear about electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, it usually conjures up scary images of cruel, outdated and pseudo-medical procedures. Formerly known as electroshock …
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