A study sponsored by the Defense Intelligence Agency explained that “technological advancements in specific fields of neuroscience have implications for U.S. national security.”

What will this mean for California’s neurotechnology companies?

The report described advances in areas such as brain-machine interfaces, mind control, and neuropharmaceuticals. The report went on to mention: “it will be imperative that the intelligence community be able to identify scientific advances relevant to national security when they occur.”

The unclassified report, entitled “Emerging Cognitive Neuroscience and Related Technologies” is available through sources such as Amazon.com or read it online for free. If you don’t have time to read a full report, check out this debrief in Wired Magazine.