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·January 24, 2020·3 min read

Optical stimulation causes marmosets to move their forelimbs

Optogenetic stimulation of the motor cortex causes marmosets to move their forelimbs in an almost puppet-like fashion.

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·January 14, 2020·3 min read

Memory boost with just one look

Targeted transcranial electrical stimulation during short-wave sleep can boost episodic memory by almost 20%.

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·January 5, 2020·3 min read

Extra benefit from epilepsy neurostimulators, reducing comorbid neuropsychiatric symptoms

Neurostimulation implants used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy also help to reduce mental health symptoms in patients.

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·September 17, 2019·6 min read

Alzheimer’s memory loss reversed by new head device using electromagnetic waves

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.

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·September 8, 2019·4 min read

Deep magnet stimulation shown to improve symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder

Following a month of treatment with deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), people with OCD reported a 45.2% reduction in symptom severity.

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·August 17, 2019·4 min read

Researcher decodes the brain to help patients with mental illnesses

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.

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·August 16, 2019·4 min read

Non-invasive electrical stimulation alters blood flow in brain tumors

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.

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·June 24, 2019·5 min read

Does stimulation of the brain’s dorsal anterior insular trigger ecstasy?

Direct electrical stimulation of the dorsal anterior insular cortex triggers ecstatic sensations. Findings support the major role the anterior insular plays in ecstasy.

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·June 10, 2019·2 min read

How electrical stimulation reorganizes the brain

Brain stimulation resulted in progressive alterations to brain plasticity.

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·June 6, 2019·2 min read

Rhythmic control of ‘brain waves’ can boost memory

Memory performance can be enhanced by rhythmic neural stimulation, using both invasive and non-invasive techniques.

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·May 31, 2019·6 min read

A small electrical zap to the brain could help you retrieve a forgotten memory

Using non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation to target the left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex improves memory retrieval.

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·May 28, 2019·5 min read