FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotech·May 31, 2019A small electrical zap to the brain could help you retrieve a forgotten memoryUsing non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation to target the left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex improves memory retrieval. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencevisual neuroscience·May 28, 2019Brain stimulation enhances visual learning speed and efficiencyTranscranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) helps boost visual learning in patients with chronic cortical blindness, leading to a recovery in motion processing within 10 days of exposure. The effects of the tRNS treatment appear to last for at least six months. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotech·May 24, 2019Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of strokeSphenopalatine ganglion stimulation increased cerebral blood flow, stabilized the blood-brain barrier and reduced infarct size in preclinical models of ischemic stroke. The stimulation also showed benefit in randomized human trials and improved functional outcomes. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 15, 2019Stimulating the epileptic brain breaks up neural networks to prevent seizuresResponsive neurostimulation can remodel neural networks, leaving the brain less susceptible to epileptic seizures. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotech·April 9, 2019Zapping Memories: Electrostimulation Restores Working Memory of 70 Year Olds’ to That of 20 Year Olds’Non-invasive electrostimulation restores working memory in 70-year-olds, allowing for comparable to cognitive abilities to those of 20-year-olds. The technology increases neural synchronization patterns and information flow between frontotemporal regions of the brain. This results in rapid improvements of working memory in older people, which lasted for more than 50 minutes post stimulation. The findings offer new hope to those suffering age-related memory impairments. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 11, 2019Brain stimulation improves depression symptoms, restores brain waves in clinical studyTranscranial alternating current brain stimulation (tACS) significantly reduced symptoms in people diagnosed with major depressive disorder in a pilot clinical trial. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 4, 2019Laughter May Be the Best Medicine…For Brain SurgeryStimulating the cingulum bundle during neurosurgery where people are awake results in immediate laughter, followed by a sense of calm and happiness in patients, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 30, 2019Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Alleviates Chronic, Treatment Resistant Symptoms of SchizophreniaUsing transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers have successfully restored network function between the prefrontal cortex and cerebellum, helping to improve symptoms in those with treatment resistant schizophrenia. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyneurotech·January 2, 2019Wireless ‘Pacemaker For the Brain’ Could Offer New Treatment For Neurological DisordersResearchers have developed a new wireless brain stimulation device that could revolutionize the way neurological disorders are treated. The device, called WAND, fine tunes treatments by stimulating and recording electrical currents in the brain at the same time. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 11, 2018Brainwaves Suppress Obvious Ideas to Help Us Think More CreativelyAccording to researchers, brainwaves play a crucial role in inhibiting habitual thinking, leading us to explore more complex and creative ideas. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 29, 2018Effective New Target for Mood Boosting Brain Stimulation FoundStimulating the lateral orbitofrontal cortex improves mood in those suffering from depression, a new study reveals. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 29, 2018Study Reveals Roots of OCDA new study combines hundreds of brain scans of patients with OCD and pinpoints problems with error processing in the brain that leads to repetitive behaviors. Read More
