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Biomechanisms - TUS

Difficulty level
Advanced
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24:17

This lecture delves into the biomechanisms underlying the effects of TUS. The goal of this lecture is to familiarize students with the various hypotheses about how ultrasound leads to neuromodulation through its interactions with neurons (or other structures like glia and blood vessels). Where possible, empirical data supporting these theories is presented.

At the end of this lecture, students will be able to describe the potential ways in which ultrasound can have neuromodulatory effects.

Topics covered in this lesson
  • Exploration of biomechanisms underlying effects of Transcranial Ultrasonic Stimulation (TUS).
  • Hypotheses regarding ultrasound's neuromodulatory interactions with neurons, glia, and blood vessels.
  • Presentation of empirical data supporting theoretical frameworks.