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Laura Sanders

A deep brain stimulation volunteer discusses life after depression

In this bonus episode of The Deep End, listen to an interview with Jon Nelson. He’ll share...

Human memory is flawed. But a new book says that’s OK

Memory LaneCiara Greene and Gillian MurphyPrinceton Univ., $29.95 There are countless metaphors for memory. It’s a...

Babies can form memories, and they do it a lot like adults

A baby’s early life has a lot of milestones: first giggle, first tooth, first step. A brain...

Parrots and humans share a brain mechanism for speech

When it comes to speech, parrots have the gift of gab. And the way the brains of...

Hear what it’s like to recover from depression with deep brain stimulation

In the sixth episode of The Deep End, we’ll look to the future for Jon and his...

Brain implants don’t change a person’s sense of self. Hear why

In the fifth episode of The Deep End, Jon Nelson describes depression as a “no-casserole disease,” one...

Hear how people re-learn to live with emotions during brain stimulation

After brain surgery, Jon Nelson and other volunteers are tasked with rehabbing their brain. This job is...

Hear patients with brain implants describe what it feels like

The third episode of The Deep End finds Jon in the operating room as he gets electrodes...