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·May 31, 2019·6 min read

A small electrical zap to the brain could help you retrieve a forgotten memory

Using non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation to target the left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex improves memory retrieval.

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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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·February 1, 2019·2 min read

MRI Scans Reveal How the Brain Protects Memories

A new MRI study reveals the neocortex and hippocampus are involved in mediating memory interference.

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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.

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·May 25, 2018·3 min read

The Neuroscience of Prosocial Behavior

A new study reveals the role the somatosensory cortex plays in prosocial behavior.

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·April 16, 2018·4 min read

Stimulating a Brain Pathway Reduces Depressive Behavior: Mouse Study

Stimulating the Ent circuit helped improve depressive behaviors in mouse models of major depressive disorder, researchers report.

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·March 1, 2018·3 min read

Brain Stimulation Helps Younger, Not Older, Adults’ Memory

Contrary 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.

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·October 2, 2017·6 min read

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Reduces Multiple Sclerosis Associated Fatigue

A new study reveals a non-invasive method of brain stimulation may help to reduce fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis patients.

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·September 22, 2017·2 min read

Study Combines Music and Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory

Combining non-invasive brain stimulation with a person's favorite music from the past may help to activate old memories and improve mood for older patients with MCI, a new study reports.

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·July 25, 2017·5 min read

Brain Stimulation May Improve Cognitive Performance in Those With Schizophrenia

Researchers at King's College London report transcranial direct current stimulation can help to improve cognitive function in those with Schizophrenia. The researchers found the improvement in cognitive performance was seen 24 hours after the initial stimulation was applied. They suggest the changes make not be instantaneous, and may take some time to occur.