Electrical stimulation using extradural electrodes—placed underneath the skull but not implanted in the brain, is a safe approach with meaningful benefits for patients with Parkinson's disease according to new research.
A new study reveals deep brain stimulation helps reduce excessive synchronization of brain activity in the motor cortex of Parkinson's patients.
A new study reports the brain system involved in interrupting body movements also can put the breaks on our stream of thought.
Researchers have discovered a neural circuit that processes evaluations and have identified its sources.
New studies may help to explain the path from stem cells to dopamine neurons.
Researchers have discovered a link between nerve clusters in the brain and the amount of force generated by a physical action.
Manipulating newly identified pathways can reduce drug seeking behavior, a new study reports.
According to researchers, deep brain stimulation reduces the desire to use heroin and rat models of addiction.
Researchers have identified two distinct mechanisms in the brain that control the balance between accuracy and speed when making decisions.
Abnormal activity involving the globus pallidus may be responsible for movement dysfunction in Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.
Researchers report low frequency deep brain stimulation can help to improve cognitive function in people with Parkinson's disease.
Osaka University researchers reveal the brain region that makes us feel uneasy over unnatural android movements.
