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·February 22, 2017·6 min read

tDCS Combined With Computer Games at Home Reduces Cognitive Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports improvements in problem solving abilities in MS patients who use transcranial direct current stimulation.

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·January 27, 2017·5 min read

Stimulating the Brain With Electricity Reduces Bulimia Symptoms

Researchers use transcranial magnetic stimulation to help reduce key symptoms of bulimia.

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·December 16, 2016·3 min read

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Improves Cognitive Control

Applying transcranial direct current stimulation to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can help to improve cognitive control and may be a beneficial treatment for those with autism, schizophrenia and ADHD, a new study reports.

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·November 16, 2016·3 min read

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Shows Promise for Depression Therapy

A new study will investigate the potential of using transcranial direct current stimulation as a treatment for depression.

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·October 4, 2016·6 min read

Can You Zap Your Brain Back to Health?

Researchers have develop an MRI method whereby the magnetic fields induced by tDCS currents can be visualized in living humans.

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·September 30, 2016·4 min read

New Hope For People Obsessed With Amputating Their Own Limbs

Researchers are developing new solutions to help those with body identity integrity disorder and to keep them from their desire to self harm.

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·September 19, 2016·4 min read

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Raises Glutamate Levels

Researchers measure changes in brain metabolism during tDCS.

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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.