Brain region linked to attentional control identified

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Resume: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the subthalamic nucleus, a treatment for Parkinson’s disease, may affect more than just motor control. This treatment, which alleviates Parkinson’s symptoms such as tremors, also appears to affect patients’ ability to shift their attention between tasks. The study conducted experiments with Parkinson’s patients, examining how their attention shifted when … Read more