In a first-of-its-kind pilot study, scientists have surgically implanted a device into the brains of two obese subjects suffering from binge-eating disorder. The device was designed to detect and disrupt brain signals associated with binge-eating food cravings, with promising results laying the foundations for a future where implants can control a variety of impulsive behaviors.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Obesity, Diet, Psychology, Brain, Deep Brain Stimulation
World-first study tests brain implants in humans to stop binge eating
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