FeaturedNeuroscience·May 15, 2013·3 min read‘Good Vibrations’! Brain Ultrasound Improves MoodResearchers have investigated transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) for modulating mental states in human volunteers suffering from chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2019·6 min readA small electrical zap to the brain could help you retrieve a forgotten memoryUsing non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation to target the left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex improves memory retrieval.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 18, 2015·8 min readA Stimulus Plan?New research looks at the growing interest in brain stimulation devices, and reports regulating them may prove to be tricky.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 30, 2019·2 min readBattery-powered headgear could short-circuit joint painA portable transcranial direct current stimulation headset may provide relief for those with joint pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 3, 2018·6 min readBrain Stimulation Decreases Intent to Commit AssaultA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 24, 2017·7 min readBrain Stimulation During Training Boosts PerformanceCombining brain training programs with transcranial direct current simulation can lead to cognitive improvements and better working memory, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 14, 2016·4 min readBrain Stimulation Enhances CreativityAccording to researchers, transcranial direct current stimulation can enhance your ability to think creatively.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·December 15, 2022·4 min readBrain Stimulation Found to Improve Reading Ability in Macular Degeneration PatientsTranscranial direct current stimulation can help improve reading for those with age-related macular degeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 1, 2018·3 min readBrain Stimulation Helps Younger, Not Older, Adults’ MemoryContrary to existing thought, researchers report transcranial direct current stimulation is not as effective at improving memory in older people as it is in younger adults.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 11, 2019·6 min readBrain stimulation improves depression symptoms, restores brain waves in clinical studyTranscranial alternating current brain stimulation (tACS) significantly reduced symptoms in people diagnosed with major depressive disorder in a pilot clinical trial.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 10, 2017·3 min readBrain Stimulation Influences Honest BehaviorResearchers report tDCS applied over a region in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can make people act more honestly.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 15, 2014·2 min readBrain Stimulation May Hold Key to Treating AnxietytDCS may help retrain cognitive patterns associated with anxiety and depression, a new study reports.Read More