Jena, Germany, 1924: Working in near-isolation and with painstaking tediousness, the psychiatrist Hans Berger observes rhythmic electrical activity from the scalp of human subjects. He is convinced the activity arises from within the brain and coins the term “electroencephalogram.” The post A century after the EEG was discovered, it remains a crucial tool for understanding the brain<em> — Giridhar Kalamangalam</em> appeared first on Explore Magazine.
