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Jose Delgado: A controversial trailblazer in neuromodulation
Nicholas D Lorusso1, Uma R Mohan2, Joshua Jacobs2,3
1Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia University, New York, USA.
Abstract:
Dr. Jose Delgado performed audacious demonstrations utilizing brain stimulation to instantly change behavior in animals. These feats spark ethical debates to this day. However, behind his controversial career is an important legacy of neurological discoveries and technological innovation. Delgado pioneered techniques in causally manipulating brain patterns and behavior with electrical stimulation and developed innovative, closed-loop neural devices. His inventive devices and techniques were ahead of his time and remain relevant to the field of neuromodulation today.
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