Fingers on the pulse: Neuroscientists show ultrasound can be tweaked to stimulate different sensations
Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 14:51
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have shown with fMRI and EEG that ultrasound applied to the periphery, such as fingertips, can stimulate sensory pathways to the brain. The discovery has bearing on diagnosing and treating neuropathy, which affects millions.