Title :
Sound waves for brain waves - [update]
Abstract :
When most people hear the word ultrasound, they think of the diagnostic tool used to look inside the womb and steal glimpses at a fetus. But researchers at Arizona State University at Tempe have developed a new use for it: to control brain activity from outside the skull.
Keywords :
Brain; Chemical transducers; Frequency; MIMO; Neurons; Neurotransmitters; Paper technology; Testing; Ultrasonic imaging; Voltage control;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.2009.4734300