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Magnetic brain stimulation

posted March 12, 2015 at 5:52 pm

Images show calcium ion influx into neurons as a result of magnetothermal excitation with alternating magnetic fields in the presence of magnetic nanoparticles. Courtesy of the researchers

New technique could lead to long-lasting localized stimulation of brain tissue without external connections. « more »

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