Stimulating a Brain Pathway Reduces Depressive Behavior: Mouse Study
Stimulating the Ent circuit helped improve depressive behaviors in mouse models of major depressive disorder, researchers report.... Read More...
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Brain Stimulation Helps Younger, Not Older, Adults’ Memory
Contrary to existing thought, researchers report transcranial direct current stimulation is not as effective at improving memory in older people as it is in younger adults.... Read More...
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Reduces Multiple Sclerosis Associated Fatigue
A new study reveals a non-invasive method of brain stimulation may help to reduce fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis patients.... Read More...
Study Combines Music and Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory
Combining non-invasive brain stimulation with a person's favorite music from the past may help to activate old memories and improve mood for older patients with MCI, a new study reports.... Read More...
Brain Stimulation May Improve Cognitive Performance in Those With Schizophrenia
Researchers at King's College London report transcranial direct current stimulation can help to improve cognitive function in those with Schizophrenia. The researchers found the improvement in cognitive performance was seen 24 hours after the initial stimulation was applied. They suggest the changes make not be instantaneous, and may take some time to occur.... Read More...
Electrical Stimulation of Brain May Help People with Schizophrenia Learn to Communicate Better
UCLA researchers use transcranial direct current stimulation to help boost auditory processing in people with schizophrenia.... Read More...
Improving Creativity Through Electrical Brain Stimulation
Electrically stimulating the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can enhance out ability to 'think outside the box', a new study reports.... Read More...
No Evidence That Brain Stimulation Technique Boosts Cognitive Training
Despite numerous claims, researchers discover transcranial direct current stimulation likely adds no meaningful benefit to cognitive training.... Read More...
Current ‘Moral Enhancement’ Technologies Are Neither Feasible Nor Wise
A new study assesses existing research into 'moral enhancement' technologies and reports that current methods are neither wise nor feasible.... Read More...
Brain Stimulation During Training Boosts Performance
Combining brain training programs with transcranial direct current simulation can lead to cognitive improvements and better working memory, a new study reports.... Read More...
Brain Stimulation Influences Honest Behavior
Researchers report tDCS applied over a region in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can make people act more honestly.... Read More...
tDCS Combined With Computer Games at Home Reduces Cognitive Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
A new study reports improvements in problem solving abilities in MS patients who use transcranial direct current stimulation.... Read More...