Tales of Neuro-Terror

At this time of year, people are fond of telling scary tales - generally involving ghosts, ghouls, and other frightening creatures. Neuroscientists have their own horror stories, however - more niche, perhaps, but no less terrifying. Picture the scene: a group of PhD students are gathered around a flickering MRI console. The elder of the group (a fourth year) holds a torch pointing up at her face as she begins...