Garry Nolan’s studies have shown that many witnesses of UAP events have scarring in their brain that somewhat resembles ‘white spots’ caused by multiple sclerosis. Is this brain damage caused by the UAPs themselves or is it a preexisting condition that makes victims more susceptible to experiencing the phenomena?

Who is Professor Gary Nolan?

Professor Garry Nolan is a renowned scientist and professor in the field of microbiology and immunology. He is associated with Stanford University School of Medicine, where he holds the Rachford and Carlota A. Harris Professorship. Professor Nolan is particularly well-known for his groundbreaking work in the fields of immunology, cell biology, and systems biology.

Throughout his career, Professor Nolan has made significant contributions to the understanding of the immune system and cellular processes. His research often involves the use of advanced technologies, such as flow cytometry and mass cytometry, to analyze and characterize individual cells with great precision. His expertise in these techniques has led to a deeper understanding of the immune response, cancer biology, and other related areas.

In addition to his research, Professor Garry Nolan is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students. He has played a pivotal role in training the next generation of scientists and has been recognized for his dedication to education.

Garry Nolan’s Research into the Brains of UAP Experiencers

In an interview with Vice, Garry Nolan explained that the brains of people who had witnessed UAP show signs of damage that appears on scans in a similar way to multiple sclerosis.

A normal brain scan verses a brain scan of someone with MS

When we use MRIs to look at the brains of people with certain conditions like multiple sclerosis, we can see something called white matter disease. This shows up as white blobs on the MRI, and it’s basically scarring or dead tissue. It happens because the immune system mistakenly attacks the brain.

Nolan noticed something interesting when studying the brain scans of UAP experiencers. Initially, they thought there was damage in a specific part of the brain that controls essential functions like movement. However, upon closer examination, they realized it couldn’t be damage because severe damage there would be fatal. Instead, they discovered these individuals had an excess of connections between certain brain structures.

In simpler terms, these people had too many connections between different parts of their brains, specifically the caudate and the putamen, which are crucial for higher brain functions and motor planning. This wasn’t something typically seen in the general population. Interestingly, some individuals had this unique brain pattern from an early age, as shown in MRIs from previous years. It seemed like they were born with this special feature.

The area of the brain with these extra connections is linked to intuition, the ability to make quick and clever decisions. Garry Nolan found that high-functioning individuals, like pilots and intelligence officers, often had this unique brain setup. The question remained whether this trait was caused by something they came into contact with or if it was an inherent characteristic.

Normally, people have a density level of 1x in this region, but many in the study had much higher levels—5x to 15x. They wondered if this higher density might be linked to how the neurons work. They specifically checked if people who claimed encounters, especially pilots, noticed any changes in their brain function.

Among the 100 patients studied, about a quarter died from their injuries, and most had symptoms similar to what’s now called Havana syndrome. The researchers believe some of these cases were the first instances of Havana syndrome. When it became a national security issue, access to files was restricted to prevent international incidents.

However, some individuals who saw Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) didn’t have Havana syndrome but had various other symptoms. The researchers are exploring how electromagnetic frequencies might be related to what happened. For instance, in one case on the Skinwalker Ranch, they could estimate the energy required for the electromagnetic wave that caused damage deep in the brain. They think this is unrelated to UAPs and likely involves a state actor connected to Havana syndrome.

Nolan’s Conclusions

In the analysis of the patients, apart from MRIs, a deep psychological evaluation was conducted to ensure the stability of the individuals and rule out any obvious delusions. The primary focus of the researcher’s role was using a device called CyTOF to analyze blood. However, the challenge was that many cases occurred years before obtaining the blood samples, making it difficult to draw conclusive results. Nolan emphasized the need for access to blood during the acute phase of the injury, typically within a few days or weeks.

Regarding potential causes of the observed brain impact, Nolan speculated that the only man-made scenario he could imagine was being near an electric transformer emitting intense energy, essentially causing internal burns.

When asked about the research goal—whether it’s documenting observations or seeking a cause—the researcher explained that scientific inquiry follows a natural progression: first cataloging, then organizing, and finally exploring causes with sufficient data.

The researcher emphasized the importance of avoiding premature conclusions, acknowledging the abundance of hypotheses that are not proof. While Nola has personal thoughts about the situation, they remain open to the possibility of being wrong, but often feel confident in his assessments based on accumulated data.

Garry Nolan discusses his research

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An artist’s interpretation of the Blue Man of Studham Common. Image: NEN Gallery

Many think that over 50 years ago, aliens came to Studham, a peaceful village near Dunstable, Bedfordshire, UK. This belief was sparked by a strange story told by six young boys in January 1967, who said they saw something very unusual.

Six Boys and the Blue Man of Studham

Studham Common, where the boys saw the strange blue man. Was it an alien?

The event occurred on January 28, 1967, around 1:45 p.m., right after lunch. It took place near the Whipsnade Park Zoo, at Studham Common in Bedfordshire, U.K. Five, six, or seven boys, all 10 and 11 years old – Alex Butler, Tony Banks, Terry Cahill, Colin Lonsdale, David Inglis – were involved. They were playing before school started again at 2:00 p.m. at Studham Lower School.

The sky was clear even though it had been raining earlier. The boys were near a footpath leading to a low valley called Dell. This area, full of bushes and trees next to Studham Common, was a great place for them to play hide-and-seek.

The boys were playing and having fun at Studham Common when suddenly a blue lightning bolt appeared nearby. A 10-year-old boy noticed a small blue figure standing about 20 yards away, next to some bushes.

The figure was said to be around three feet tall, and it had a hat or helmet that was about two feet tall. The hat looked like a bowler hat without a brim, with a rounded top. The figure’s body was a shiny dark blue-grey color, which made it hard to see the figure’s shape and details clearly. It had a large black belt that was hanging down, with a black box about 6 square inches in size attached at the front.

The figure’s face had two round eyes and a flat, triangular shape where the nose should be. It had a split blue or blueish beard, with the two parts running down each side of the chest. There seemed to be a line or edge of hair or something similar at the top of the helmet, just above the eyes. The figure’s arms were short and stayed by its sides without moving. Its legs and feet were barely visible.

When they tried to approach the figure, he vanished as if he disappeared into smoke. Interestingly, they spotted him again, standing another 20 yards away. Each time they tried to get closer, he disappeared and reappeared further away. Eventually, the boys decided to hide and watch him from behind the bushes.

The Flying Saucer Review, a publication that spoke to the children, said they started hearing voices that seemed like unintelligible chatter from somewhere near them in the bushes. The boys felt like the blue figure was communicating with others, even though he didn’t move.

This made them cautious, so they didn’t rush towards the figure anymore. They continued to watch from a distance until they saw him standing still in the same spot for the fourth and last time.

The boys ran to their classroom and told their teacher about it, who didn’t believe them, but the local media and people who believe in UFOs took it seriously.

Apparently, all the different stories about this event were gathered in a book titled The Little Blue Man On Studham Common, but we have not been able to track this down.

Possible Explanations for the Blue Man of Studham Common

Drone footage of Studham Common, where the strange blue man was reportedly seen.

Some have suggested that the story is probably a hoax, made up by the school boys to get attention. The boys involved however have never wavered from their stories.

If the story is not just a hoax perpetrated by the school boys perhaps it truly was an encounter with something extraterrestrial or paranormal. Many alien abductees report missing time or having memories that don’t make sense, like they were planted. Perhaps the “blue man” was a memory planted in all of the boys’ minds to cover up something more sinister.

What do you think really happened at Studham Common? Tell us your theories in the comments.

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