Scientists move closer to mind reading

“Subjects had their brain activity scanned using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) while they performed one of three hand movements: grasping the top of an object, grasping the bottom of the object, or simply reaching out and touching the object.

And the team found that by examining the signals from several different brain regions, they could predict, better than chance, which of the actions the volunteer was planning.

“Neuroimaging allows us to look at how action planning unfolds within human brain areas without having to insert electrodes directly into the human brain. This is obviously far less intrusive,” explains professor Jody Culham.”

Scientists move closer to mind reading | TG Daily