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·September 9, 2020·3 min read

Brain Stimulation Reduces Dyslexia Deficits

Non-invasive transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) applied over the auditory cortex had a pronounced beneficial effect on those with dyslexia.

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·August 17, 2020·3 min read

Using Personal Frequency to Control Brain Activity

Using transcranial alternating current stimulation, researchers were able to influence the activity of specific brain areas and manipulate the abilities processed by them. Findings suggest tACS could be used to improve, direct, and attenuate the flow of information in the brain.

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·March 11, 2019·6 min read

Brain stimulation improves depression symptoms, restores brain waves in clinical study

Transcranial alternating current brain stimulation (tACS) significantly reduced symptoms in people diagnosed with major depressive disorder in a pilot clinical trial.

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·December 11, 2018·3 min read

Brainwaves Suppress Obvious Ideas to Help Us Think More Creatively

According to researchers, brainwaves play a crucial role in inhibiting habitual thinking, leading us to explore more complex and creative ideas.

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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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·August 10, 2018·5 min read

Skills and Learning Improved by Closed Loop Electrical Brain Stimulation During Sleep

Researchers report transcranial alternating current stimulation applied during sleep can help accelerate learning, memory and skill acquisition.

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·October 9, 2017·6 min read

A Turbo Charge For Your Brain?

Using non-invasive brain stimulation, researchers stimulated the lateral prefrontal cortex and medial prefrontal cortex, enhancing executive function and self control.

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·March 14, 2017·5 min read

Buzzing the Brain With Electricity Can Boost Working Memory

Researchers use transcranial alternating current stimulation to help improve short term working memory.

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·July 28, 2016·5 min read

Electric Brain Stimulation During Sleep Can Boost Memory

According to researchers, transcranial alternating current stimulation may help to improve memory when targeted to a specific kind of brain activity achieved during sleep.