Tiny magnetic discs offer remote brain stimulation without transgenes
The devices could be a useful tool for biomedical research, and possible clinical use in the future. Novel magnetic nanodiscs ...
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Stanford scientists boost hypnotizability with transcranial magnetic brain stimulation
Scientists at Stanford University have discovered a method to temporarily enhance a person’s ability to be hypnotized using a non-invasive ...
Spinal Stimulation Shows Promise As Depression Treatment
Summary: Researchers conducted a pilot clinical trial showing that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a feasible and well-tolerated method with ...
Brain Stimulation Enhances Memory in Schizophrenia Patients
Summary: A new study suggests that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve aspects of prospective memory in individuals with ...
Neuroscientists enhance memory consolidation by using brain stimulation to augment neuronal synchrony during sleep
Scientists recently used electrical stimulation in the brains of epilepsy patients to investigate the relationship between brain activity and memory ...
Unlocking Memory Enhancement: Sleep-Based Deep-Brain Stimulation Shows Promise
Summary: Researchers provide evidence of how the brain consolidates memory during sleep.The study revealed that targeted deep-brain stimulation during a ...
Good Vibrations: Tactile Stimulation May Aid Alzheimer’s Treatment
Summary: Researchers discovered tactile stimulation at a frequency of 40 Hz can help in reducing Alzheimer’s disease pathology and symptoms.The ...
Stimulation of the Cerebellum Improves Episodic Memory in Older People
Summary: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of the right cerebellum improved episodic memory in elderly people, a new study reports. ...
Wearable technology known as closed loop acoustic stimulation can improve sleep quality and work outcomes
New research provides evidence that closed loop acoustic stimulation can improve both sleep quality and work outcomes. The findings, published ...
Spinal Cord Stimulation Doesn’t Help With Back Pain
Summary: According to a new study, spinal cord stimulation does not provide long-term relief for back pain and may actually ...