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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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·June 7, 2017·4 min read

Improving Creativity Through Electrical Brain Stimulation

Electrically stimulating the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can enhance out ability to 'think outside the box', a new study reports.

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·May 25, 2017·5 min read

No Evidence That Brain Stimulation Technique Boosts Cognitive Training

Despite numerous claims, researchers discover transcranial direct current stimulation likely adds no meaningful benefit to cognitive training.

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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.

Image shows the researcher putting the tDCS machine on a subject's head.

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·April 24, 2017·7 min read

Brain Stimulation During Training Boosts Performance

Combining brain training programs with transcranial direct current simulation can lead to cognitive improvements and better working memory, a new study reports.

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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.

Image shows a woman using the tDCS equipment.

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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.