Currently we are investigating the use of focused ultrasound on targeting the insular cortex in the brain to assess its role in cocaine craving. With focused ultrasound and transcranial magnetic stimulation, we’re able to go deep in the brain and understand connectivity and network so we can better understand addiction. —Nassima Tiouririne, MD, Professor, Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences
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