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Brain waves are electrical signals generated by the neurons in the brain, which are regularly monitored to measure mental activities. Brain waves and their frequency ranges can be measured using an electroencephalogram or EEG. There are four main types of brain waves, each with distinct characteristics:

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Recording Gamma Band Oscillations in Pedunculopontine Nucleus Neurons

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Nina Glass¹, Emil Petrusa, Adrian A Jarquin-Valdivia

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