Victims of mystery attacks in Cuba left with anomalies in brain tissue

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American victims of mysterious attacks in Cuba have abnormalities in their brains’ white matter, according to new medical testing reported by the Associated Press. But, so far, it’s unclear how or if the white-matter anomalies seen in the victims relate to their symptoms.

...In August, US authorities first acknowledged that American diplomats and their spouses stationed in Havana, Cuba, had been the targets of puzzling attacks for months. The attacks were carried out by unknown agents and for unknown reasons, using a completely baffling weaponry. The attacks were sometimes marked by bizarrely targeted and piercing noises or vibrations, but other times they were completely imperceptible.

...US officials now report that 24 Americans were injured in the attacks but wouldn’t comment on how many showed abnormalities in their white matter. The officials told the AP that most had recovered and some were even back at work. But about a quarter of the victims reported symptoms that were either persistent or took a long time to clear up. All of the victims will likely be tracked by doctors for life.

...Meanwhile, FBI investigators and US intelligence agencies are still struggling to understand the mysterious attacks. The attacks were initially speculated to be “sonic attacks” based on audible noises heard by some of the victims. But scientists have largely ruled out the possibility that sounds could cause traumatic brain damage.

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