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This Week in (Neuroscience) History

September 20

First Direct Recording from Individual Neurons in Human Hippocampus (1997) - Groundbreaking recordings established the existence of "concept cells" in humans that respond to specific people, places, or objects.

Development of MRI-Compatible EEG System (1993) - Technology allowing simultaneous recording of brain electrical activity and imaging revolutionized integrated neuroscience.

Publication of "Awakenings" by Oliver Sacks (1973) - Neurologist's account of patients recovering from encephalitis lethargica using L-DOPA, highlighting brain chemistry's role in consciousness.

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