Subthalamic Nucleus Activity Reflects Action Outcomes, Modifiable with Electrical Stimulation

PLOS

Study shows that activity in the subthalamic nucleus reflects action outcomes and consequent adaptation in humans; this can be modified through bursts of electrical stimulation, with potential to restore healthy brain function in people with neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease.

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