Optogenetic stimulation of the motor cortex causes marmosets to move their forelimbs in an almost puppet-like fashion. Read More
Targeted transcranial electrical stimulation during short-wave sleep can boost episodic memory by almost 20%. Read More
Neurostimulation implants used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy also help to reduce mental health symptoms in patients. Read More
A new, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment shows promise in enhancing memories and cognitive function in those with Alzheimer's disease. Transcranial electromagnetic treatment (TEMT) increases functional connectivity within the cingulate cortex. TEMT is also able to penetrate the brain to break up amyloid-beta and tau deposits, slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Read More
Following a month of treatment with deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), people with OCD reported a 45.2% reduction in symptom severity. Read More
Specific algorithms and brain signatures can be used to tell when a person is focused, indicating who may be able to benefit from electrical stimulation to help boost attention. The findings could help improve a patient's ability to manage focus deficits associated with a range of mental health problems. Read More
After a single session of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), researchers noted a significant reduction in blood flow to brain tumors. However, there were no alterations in blood flow or activity in the rest of the brain. The technique may be helpful in the treatment of brain cancers such as glioblastoma. Read More
Direct electrical stimulation of the dorsal anterior insular cortex triggers ecstatic sensations. Findings support the major role the anterior insular plays in ecstasy. Read More
Brain stimulation resulted in progressive alterations to brain plasticity. Read More
Memory performance can be enhanced by rhythmic neural stimulation, using both invasive and non-invasive techniques. Read More
Using non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation to target the left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex improves memory retrieval. Read More
Transcranial 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
