Ride the (Brain) Wave

  • Published1 Feb 2018
  • Reviewed1 Feb 2018
  • Source BrainFacts/SfN

As the cells in your brain fire and go quiet at the same time, they form a phenomena called brain waves. In this video, learn how we measure brain waves, what they tell us about the states of our brains, and how they can serve as warning signs of trouble to come.

Video by Flaming Medusa Animation.

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