FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 7, 2022·5 min readNon-invasive Stimulation of Eye as Potential Treatment of Depression and DementiaTranscorneal electrical stimulation (TES) provided antidepressant effects and reduced stress hormones in mouse models. Additionally, TES induced the expression of genes associated with the development and growth of hippocampal neurons. When tested in models of Alzheimer's, TES improved memory and reduced amyloid beta deposits in the hippocampus of the animals.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 16, 2019·4 min readNon-invasive electrical stimulation alters blood flow in brain tumorsAfter a single session of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), researchers noted a significant reduction in blood flow to brain tumors. However, there were no alterations in blood flow or activity in the rest of the brain. The technique may be helpful in the treatment of brain cancers such as glioblastoma.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 10, 2019·6 min readVA-led study of combat personnel with brain injuries pinpoints abnormal brain wavesNeuroimaging study reveals veterans who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) have higher levels of fast, high-frequency gamma waves in the prefrontal and posterior parietal lobes, areas of the brain associated with consciousness, attention and problem-solving.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscience·September 19, 2018·6 min readUsing Electrical Brain Stimulation to Foster CreativityResearchers debate the growing use of tES to enhance creativity, concluding there is a potential value in brain stimulation. However, researchers say, the use of tES raises a number of neuroethical, legal and social issues that must be addressed.Read More