Life after deep brain stimulationJon Nelson shares how he’s doing these days, now that his depression is gone.
Talking budgies reveal a secret to their speech | Science NewsIn the brains of these chatting budgerigars, a "vocal keyboard" helps control their speech. The organization of that brain region is similar to that of people's, a new study finds. Read more: sciencenews.org/article/parrots-humans-brain-speech-birds Video: NYU Langone Health
Their depression is gone. Now what?Several years after surgery, Jon and others have found relief. Here’s a look at what’s next for them and what’s next for deep brain stimulation research.
These narwhals might be playing | Science NewsAn aerial drone captures footage of narwhals following an Arctic char. The whales prod, flip and guide the fish with their tusks, possibly investigating and playing with it. Read more: Video: O'Corry-Crowe - Watt / FAU - DFO
A 'no casserole' diseaseJon details the intense stigma, shame and judgement that comes with depression and its treatments. Is there something different about changing our brains versus other body parts?