[TED] Andres Lozano: Parkinson's, depression and the switch that might turn them off

1 · · March 4, 2014, 2:08 p.m.
Deep brain stimulation is becoming very precise. This technique allows surgeons to place electrodes in almost any area of the brain, and turn them up or down - like a radio dial or thermostat - to correct dysfunction. Andres Lozano offers a dramatic look at emerging techniques, in which a woman with Parkinson’s instantly stops shaking and brain areas eroded by Alzheimer’s are brought back to life.  See more: http://www.ted.com/talks/andres_lozano_parkinson_s_depression_and_the_switch_that_mig...