Electric current stimulates laughter
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Speech and laughter are unique to humans but little is known about the brain mechanisms of laughter. It has been found that electrical stimulation of the anterior section of the human supplementary motor area (SMA) can induce laughter. Laughter duration and intensity increased with the level of stimulation current. It is proposed that the anterior section of the SMA is involved in further development of humans to adapt to the specialized functions of speech, laughter and manual dexterity.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1998
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Electric field effect in correlated oxide systems
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The opportunities for basic science and innovative device applications in relation to novel correlated electron systems are described. An overview of the electrostatic field effect in complex oxides is presented.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
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The electric Moho
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Electromagnetic data from the Slave craton in Canada, reveals a conductivity step change at Moho depths.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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