Can observing a zombie help us understand the human brain?
In short: In this second installment of the Diagnosing Zombies series, scientists use the erratic movements of the undead to explore the complex relationship between brain stimulation and human behavior.
Tim Verstynen and Bradley Voytek examine how different types of brain stimulation influence how we act. By analyzing the unpredictable behaviors of a zombie, the lesson illustrates the fundamental connection between neural activity and behavior.
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