Brain's Electric Fields Found to Guide Neural Activity

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Published: 2026-07-15
Category: science
Source: MIT News
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New research from MIT indicates that electric fields within the brain, through a process known as ephaptic coupling, actively organize and influence neural activity. This discovery suggests these fields serve as vital control signals, helping to explain the continuous fluctuations observed in brain function. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how the brain operates.

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