FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 24, 2024·7 min readNew Brain Stimulation Target Could Treat PTSDA new study suggests that neurostimulation targeting specific brain circuits may help treat PTSD in veterans. Researchers found that veterans with damage to brain areas connected to the amygdala, the brain's fear center, were less likely to develop PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 24, 2024·5 min readTailoring Magnetic Stimulation for DepressionResearchers reveal how targeting transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could enhance treatment for depression. The study identified an electrophysiological marker that could predict TMS efficacy and guide personalized therapy. By optimizing the stimulation site and coil angle, treatment outcomes may improve. These findings offer hope for better, tailored TMS therapies in the future.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 16, 2024·6 min readTMS Proves Long-Term Relief for DepressionA major clinical trial, BRIGhTMIND, reveals that MRI-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) significantly eases symptoms of severe depression for at least six months. The study, involving five centers across England, marks a substantial advancement over previous TMS treatments, which showed improvements lasting only 1-3 months.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 30, 2023·5 min readEnhanced TMS Shows Promise as Depression TreatmentResearchers have modified transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), significantly improving its effectiveness in treating hard-to-treat depression. In a recent study, this novel TMS protocol achieved a 66% response rate and 42% acute remission in patients with major depressive disorder, surpassing the standard FDA-approved protocol's 29% response rate.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2023·4 min readBrain Stimulation May Combat Nicotine CravingsResearchers discovered that theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) can potentially reduce cigarette cravings. The study revealed that individuals with nicotine dependence often have brain differences that might compromise their inhibitory control (IC).Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2023·3 min readClassical Conditioning Through Brain StimulationBrain activity can be conditioned through external brain stimulation, researchers discovered. The findings have implications for using TMS as a therapeutic approach, potentially leading to more straightforward treatment for conditions such as Parkinson's disease and depression.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 16, 2022·5 min readForecasting the Risks of Brain SurgeryAnalyzing networks within the brain can help researchers determine the risks for aphasia when deciding to operate to remove brain tumors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 18, 2022·4 min readSupercharging Brain Stimulation by Repurposing an AntibioticD-Cycloserine, an antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis, increases the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation for those with major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 24, 2022·5 min readWhy Our Brain Wiring’s Insulation MattersMyelin is more complex and dynamic than previously believed.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2022·3 min readHow a Genetic Variant Modifies the Brain Stimulation Impact on MemoryResearchers report it's easier to control cognitive activity via transcranial magnetic stimulation in people with the Val/Val genetic variant of BDNF.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 16, 2021·4 min readCortex Suppression Resolves Motivation Conflict in Favor of ProsocialityUsing transcranial magnetic stimulation to suppress excitability in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex enhanced prosocial behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 28, 2021·4 min readMagnetic Stimulation of the Brain Can Improve Episodic MemoryRepetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) applied to the left prefrontal cortex can improve episodic memory performance by reducing the power of low frequency of brain waves during memory formation.Read More
