Targeting the Brain with Sound Waves

Low-intensity, low-frequency ultrasound waves can trigger neural activity in brain tissue. Here, acoustically triggered activity, which spreads through the neural circuit, is shown in the warmer colors (red and yellow).

Reporting by Emily Singer
June 4, 2009

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Targeting the Brain with Sound Waves

Low-intensity, low-frequency ultrasound waves can trigger neural activity in brain tissue. Here, acoustically triggered activity, which spreads through the neural circuit, is shown in the warmer colors (red and yellow).