ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 8, 2019How Electrical Stimulation Activates NeuronsA new study reveals frequency plays a key role in neural activation from electrical stimulation. 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
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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 8, 2018Implantable, Biodegradable Device Speeds Up Neural Regeneration: Rat StudyWUSTL researchers have developed a new, implantable and biodegradable device that delivers pulses of electrical activity to damaged peripheral nerves in rats, helping the animals to regrow nerves and improve nerve function. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 3, 2018New Clues on How to Improve Memory During SleepUsing electrical fields to simulate slow wave sleep, researchers enhance memory. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 29, 2018“Tickling” the Brain with Electrical Stimulation Improves MemoryLow intensity electrical stimulation to specific brain areas can help to improve short term verbal memory, researchers report. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 8, 2017Electrical Stimulation in Brain Bypasses Senses and Instructs MovementUniversity of Rochester researchers report low levels of electrical stimulation delivered to areas of the brain responsible for movement can instruct an appropriate response, replacing signals for sensory processing. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 26, 2017Weak Electrical Signal Used to Stimulate Brain and Improve MemoryResearchers describe using low current electrical stimulation on specific areas of the brain to enhance distinct memories. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 29, 2016Insight Into Neural Language Enables Amputees to Discern Light Touch to Intense PressureA new prosthetic system allows amputees to feel the same intensity of pressure on their prosthetic hand as they can feel with their natural hand. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2016Spinal Cord Stimulation Helps Paralyzed People Move HandsResearchers report epidural stimulation helped two people with quadriplegia to improve voluntary hand movements. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2015New Therapy Could Cure Motion SicknessElectrocortical stimulation therapy could end the misery of motion sickness, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2015Electrical Stimulation ‘Tunes’ Visual Attention Using Long Term MemoryA new study challenges current understanding of how visual attention is focused, as well as the roles of long and short term memory. Read More
