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Dr. Mayberg, Dr. Kopell, and Dr. Choi are named co-inventors on a patent application covering a technique for identifying optimal electrode placement in deep brain stimulation for depression.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
That is not to say that you’ve done it perfectly, because there are thousands of decisions to make along the way and not all of them can be absolutely optimal.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
One peer-reviewed study estimated the socially optimal recycling rate—the point at which benefits, including environmental ones, most exceed costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
It’s now probably closer to 6,000, far more than the 1,500 deemed optimal for wildlife management and tick control.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
“While the wind conditions do not seem optimal, neither does the terrain for ground travel. It is important to get more information before you proceed.”
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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