Scientists discover a 'consciousness switch' in the brain

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Scientists discover a 'consciousness switch' in the brain that triggers waking when it is zapped with electricity

Brain area called the central lateral thalamus found to activate consciousness. Electrode with 50Hz of electricity woke monkeys from general anaesthetic.

 

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Shocking!!!

You can wake someone up by zapping their balls too.

Coma?

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