Human Brains

The history of the brain, from its discovery to later explorations and stimulations, is rich in representations and interpretations dating back to antiquity. Scientific advancements in anatomy helped shift debate and expectations toward the search for enhanced understanding of the various brain structures, as well as their roles and functions in relation to the rest of the body and the other organs. Since the 18th century, various research on animal electricity demonstrated the existence of a vital and natural electrical energy, such as that described in the works of Luigi Galvani. Brain imaging is still one of the main conditions of possibility for neuroscience research and one of the primary means for diagnosing neurological conditions. Since the 18th century, the inevitable aim of brain stimulation experiments was to transition from the animal model to the human model.