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·November 29, 2018·4 min read

Effective New Target for Mood Boosting Brain Stimulation Found

Stimulating the lateral orbitofrontal cortex improves mood in those suffering from depression, a new study reveals.

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·November 29, 2018·8 min read

Study Reveals Roots of OCD

A 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.

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·November 9, 2018·6 min read

Stimulating the Brain to Treat Chronic Pain

A new study reports transcranial alternating current stimulation could help treat chronic back pain. Researchers report tACs enhances alpha oscillations in the somatosensory cortex, reducing pain significantly.

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·October 22, 2018·5 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation Not Effective For Treating Early Alzheimer’s

Researchers report deep brain stimulation has little benefit for those suffering from early onset Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 16, 2018·4 min read

Us Vs. Them: Understanding the Neurobiology of Stereotypes

Using non-invasive brain stimulation, researchers shed light on the neurobiology underlying implicit biases.

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·October 2, 2018·3 min read

Identifying the Brain Networks Involved in Free Will

Researchers report brain stimulation to different parts of a specific brain network can change perceptions of free will.

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·September 19, 2018·6 min read

Using Electrical Brain Stimulation to Foster Creativity

Researchers debate the growing use of tES to enhance creativity, concluding there is a potential value in brain stimulation. However, researchers say, the use of tES raises a number of neuroethical, legal and social issues that must be addressed.

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·September 5, 2018·5 min read

Simple Nerve Stimulation May Improve Sexual Response in Women

Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation, a treatment commonly administered for bladder dysfunction, appears to improve sexual response in women who suffer female sexual dysfunction.

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·August 15, 2018·5 min read

Brain Networks Responsible for Naming Objects Identified

Researchers have identified specific brain networks that helps us associate objects with their names. The study sheds light on how the brain connects meaning to words and could help explain why people with neurodegenerative diseases often have problems naming every day objects.

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·July 3, 2018·6 min read

Brain Stimulation Decreases Intent to Commit Assault

A new study reveals the desire to carry our physical or sexual assault can be curbed with the help of tDCS. The brain stimulation technique also increases the perception in potential offenders that such violence is morally wrong.