neuromodulation

Back from a vegetative state

ddobbs | March 6, 2009

FromMind Hacks: We've reported before on brain imaging research that shows brain activity in those in a 'persistent vegetative state'. What I didn't know until today was that one subject in this research, Kate, has since woken up. This YouTube video tells Kate's story: Sometimes firm ground proves to be slippery.

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