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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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·May 16, 2017·4 min read

Current ‘Moral Enhancement’ Technologies Are Neither Feasible Nor Wise

A new study assesses existing research into 'moral enhancement' technologies and reports that current methods are neither wise nor feasible.

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·April 19, 2012·2 min read

Migraine Patients Find Pain Relief in Electrical Brain Stimulation

Chronic migraine sufferers saw significant pain relief after four weeks of electrical brain stimulation in the part of the brain...

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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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·April 10, 2017·3 min read

Brain Stimulation Influences Honest Behavior

Researchers report tDCS applied over a region in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can make people act more honestly.

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·April 8, 2016·5 min read

Language Comprehension Boosted by Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

According to a new study, using tDCS to stimulate the left angular gyrus can enhance the comprehension of simple, two word phrases.

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·July 7, 2016·4 min read

Researchers Caution Public About Hidden Risks of Self Administered Brain Stimulation

A new paper warns of the dangers of DIY transcranial direct current stimulation.

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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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·February 29, 2016·4 min read

Improving Memory Through Electrical Stimulation

An innovative study could help improve learning and memory with the use of transcranial direct current stimulation.

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·July 16, 2017·3 min read

Electrical Stimulation of Brain May Help People with Schizophrenia Learn to Communicate Better

UCLA researchers use transcranial direct current stimulation to help boost auditory processing in people with schizophrenia.

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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.