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·February 4, 2021·3 min read

‘Where Did I Park My Car?’ Brain Stimulation Improves Mental Time Travel

Applying transcranial magnetic stimulation to brain networks responsible for memory helped improve memories of complex and realistic events.

The image shows the researcher using the TUS

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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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·June 2, 2017·6 min read

A Non-Invasive Method for Deep Brain Stimulation

Researchers have come up with a new, noninvasive method of stimulating areas deep within the brain by using electrodes placed on the scalp.

This image shows the location of the prefrontal cortex.

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·March 5, 2015·4 min read

Abnormal Brain Rhythms Tied to Problems with Thinking in Schizophrenia

Using a unique mouse model, researchers show cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia may be reversible.

This brain image is made up of words associated with PTSD

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·April 3, 2019·8 min read

Biology may make certain PTSD patients unresponsive to behavioral therapy

A neuroimaging and behavioral signature associated with connectivity in the ventral attention network has been identified in a subgroup of PTSD patients who fail to respond to treatment.

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·September 9, 2017·3 min read

Brain Area Responsible for ‘Hearing Voices’ in Schizophrenia Discovered

Researchers have identified a specific area of the brain responsible for auditory verbal hallucinations in people with schizophrenia. The researchers were able to control the hallucinations with the help of transcranial magnetic stimulation.

This image shows a human brain with the SMA highlighted pink.

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·September 25, 2014·4 min read

Brain Chemical Potential New Hope in Controlling Tourette Syndrome Tics

GABA plays a vital role in controlling the involuntary tics associated with Tourette Syndrome.

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·September 15, 2017·3 min read

Brain Halves Increase Communication to Compensate for Aging

Duke researchers report the brain may maintain healthy cognitive function as we age by increasing bilateral communication.

This shows MRI scans where the brain plasticity has taken place.

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·September 9, 2015·5 min read

Brain Plasticity and Leprosy: Nerve Damage Caused by Ancient Disease Can Alter the Brain

According to researchers, peripheral nerve damage caused by leprosy can induce changes in the brain.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 1, 2016·5 min read

Brain Region Crucial for Using Boundaries to Navigate Identified

Researchers have identified an area of the brain that helps us to perceive boundaries.

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·September 20, 2023·4 min read

Brain Stimulation May Combat Nicotine Cravings

Researchers 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).

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·May 21, 2018·4 min read

Brain Stimulation May Reduce Food Cravings as Obesity Treatment

According to researchers, high frequency dTMS increased beta endorphin levels, producing heightened feelings of reward following food ingestion. Researchers report this form of non-invasive brain stimulation could help alter food cravings in obese people.

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TMS

‘Where Did I Park My Car?’ Brain Stimulation Improves Mental Time Travel

‘Good Vibrations’! Brain Ultrasound Improves Mood

A Non-Invasive Method for Deep Brain Stimulation

Abnormal Brain Rhythms Tied to Problems with Thinking in Schizophrenia

Biology may make certain PTSD patients unresponsive to behavioral therapy

Brain Area Responsible for ‘Hearing Voices’ in Schizophrenia Discovered

Brain Chemical Potential New Hope in Controlling Tourette Syndrome Tics

Brain Halves Increase Communication to Compensate for Aging

Brain Plasticity and Leprosy: Nerve Damage Caused by Ancient Disease Can Alter the Brain

Brain Region Crucial for Using Boundaries to Navigate Identified

Brain Stimulation May Combat Nicotine Cravings

Brain Stimulation May Reduce Food Cravings as Obesity Treatment

How Imagination Fuels Empathy and Prosocial Behavior

Dopamine’s Role in Learning from Rewards and Penalties

Taste-Driven AI Algorithms Enhance Wine Selections

Peptide PACAP’s Key Role in Alcohol Addiction

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