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·February 29, 2016·4 min read

Improving Memory Through Electrical Stimulation

An innovative study could help improve learning and memory with the use of transcranial direct current stimulation.

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·December 15, 2022·4 min read

Brain Stimulation Found to Improve Reading Ability in Macular Degeneration Patients

Transcranial direct current stimulation can help improve reading for those with age-related macular degeneration.

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·December 15, 2014·2 min read

Brain Stimulation May Hold Key to Treating Anxiety

tDCS may help retrain cognitive patterns associated with anxiety and depression, a new study reports.

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·August 24, 2021·5 min read

Transcranial Stimulation Enhances Beneficial Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Gait in Parkinson’s Patients

A new small-scale study reveals transcranial direct current stimulation improved gait and increased the benefits of aerobic exercise in Parkinson's patients.

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·May 15, 2013·3 min read

‘Good Vibrations’! Brain Ultrasound Improves Mood

Researchers have investigated transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) for modulating mental states in human volunteers suffering from chronic pain.

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·February 26, 2016·3 min read

Learn How to Fly a Plane from Expert Pilot Brainwave Patterns

Researchers claim to have successfully used transcranial direct current stimulation to help people improve learning and skill retention.

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·May 16, 2017·4 min read

Current ‘Moral Enhancement’ Technologies Are Neither Feasible Nor Wise

A new study assesses existing research into 'moral enhancement' technologies and reports that current methods are neither wise nor feasible.

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·June 7, 2017·4 min read

Improving Creativity Through Electrical Brain Stimulation

Electrically stimulating the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can enhance out ability to 'think outside the box', a new study reports.

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·December 11, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Uncover Mechanism Controlling Tourette Syndrome Tics

Researchers discover a mechanism in the brain which controls tics in children with Tourette Syndrome.

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·July 3, 2018·6 min read

Brain Stimulation Decreases Intent to Commit Assault

A 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.