New ultrasound helmet enables deep brain stimulation in people without surgery

Andreea Neblea

An ultrasound device that can precisely stimulate areas deep in the brain without surgery has been developed by researchers from UCL and the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences , opening up new possibilities for neurological research and treatment of disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and depression. Scientists have long been looking for a way to modulate brain function, which could improve our understanding of how the brain works and help to treat

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