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Infrared beams could illuminate a path toward stronger brain–body connections

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Infrared beams could illuminate a path toward stronger brain–body connections
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Losing feeling in your hands can make everyday activities like cooking, driving or texting a struggle. Procedures that use electricity to substitute for or help regain nerve function can help, but over time, these treatments lose effectiveness as the brain adjusts to artificial stimulation, a process known as habituation. A team of researchers, led by an engineer from Penn State, is using advanced imaging techniques to better understand the mechanics behind habituation, pinpointing optimized tre

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