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·May 29, 2026·9 min read

A Biological Signature of Consciousness Found

By capturing these pristine intracranial signals, the study introduces an objective, measurable biomarker to optimize deep-brain therapies and revolutionize our clinical understanding of conscious states.

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·June 13, 2022·5 min read

A Brain Circuit for Addiction Remission Identified

Using lesion network mapping, researchers identified brain circuits associated with addiction remission. The findings provide a new target for the development of treatments for addiction.

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·February 27, 2019·5 min read

A Gentle Method For Unlocking the Mysteries of the Deep Brain

Researchers report EEG technology has the ability to study activity of areas deep inside the brain, such as the thalamus and nucleus accumbens. The findings will help shed new light on disorders that affect these brain regions, such as Parkinson's disease and OCD.

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·June 2, 2017·6 min read

A Non-Invasive Method for Deep Brain Stimulation

Researchers have come up with a new, noninvasive method of stimulating areas deep within the brain by using electrodes placed on the scalp.

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·April 6, 2023·4 min read

Activating Adult-Born Neurons Through Deep Brain Stimulation Alleviates Alzheimer’s Symptoms

Deep brain stimulation of newborn hippocampal neurons restored both cognitive and non-cognitive function in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 8, 2019·3 min read

Advances in deep brain stimulation could lead to new treatments

Researchers discuss the potential of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, OCD, Tourette syndrome and other disorders.

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·October 8, 2014·5 min read

Amputees Discern Familiar Sensations Across Prosthetic Hand

Amputees are able to regain sense of touch and 'feel' with their prosthetic hands, thanks to new technological advances.

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·April 23, 2013·2 min read

Binge Eating Curbed by Deep Brain Stimulation in Animal Model

Targeting the nucleus accumbens by using deep brain stimulation could modify specific eating behaviors linked to weight changes and obesity, a new study suggests.

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·November 25, 2016·3 min read

Brain Activity Predicts the Force of Your Actions

Researchers have discovered a link between nerve clusters in the brain and the amount of force generated by a physical action.

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·April 15, 2024·7 min read

Brain Area Linked to Attention Control Identified

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the subthalamic nucleus, a treatment for Parkinson's disease, may influence more than just motor control. This treatment, which mitigates Parkinson's symptoms such as tremors, also appears to affect patients' ability to shift their attention between tasks.

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·January 30, 2018·5 min read

Brain Pacemaker Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s Progression

Deep brain stimulation to the frontal lobe may help to improve cognitive, behavioral and functional difficulties in those with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.