Brain Stimulation News and Research

RSS

“Zone of uncertainty” communicates with the neocortex to rapidly control memory formation

The neocortex is the largest and most complex part of the brain and has long been considered the ultimate storage site for long-term memories. But how are traces of past events and experiences laid down there?

13 Jan 2023

Neural electrical activity-based brain-computer interfaces for interacting with the human deep brain

Brain-Machine Interface (BMI, also known as Brain-Computer Interface) provides a new dimension for human to interact with machines and the environment.

27 Dec 2022

Research shows promising results using neurotechnological approaches to treat youth depression

New research shows promising results using neurotechnological approaches to treat depression in youth. The research, led by Simon Fraser University (SFU) professor Faranak Farzan, is published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports.

1 Dec 2022

New transcranial magnetic stimulation array can help stimulate deeper tissue within the brain

As a noninvasive neuromodulation method, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) shows great potential to treat a range of mental and psychiatric diseases, including major depression.

29 Nov 2022

Neurotechnology shows potential for future medical interventions in humans

Neurotechnology -; the combination of neuroscience and technology -; has the potential to both "decode" and shape brain activity, with important implications for future interventions in humans.

9 Nov 2022

Brain Canada Foundation funds future leaders in Canadian brain research

Twenty early-career researchers from across Canada will receive $100,000 each in funding for innovative projects to better understand the brain, through one of Brain Canada's flagship programs Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research.

28 Oct 2022

New research could have major implications for minimally invasive, robotically delivered brain surgery

The early-stage research tested the delivery and safety of the new implantable catheter design in two sheep to determine its potential for use in diagnosing and treating diseases in the brain.

21 Oct 2022

Distinct brain networks may be potential targets for neuromodulation therapies to treat depression

A new study that links the location of brain injury to levels of depression in patients following the injury has identified two distinct brain networks; one associated with increased depression symptoms and one associated with decreased depression symptoms.

13 Oct 2022

BU neuroscientists hope to uncover new ways to treat memory-related disorders

You may not realize it, but each time you recall a memory-;like your first time riding a bike or walking into your high school prom-;your brain changes the memory ever so slightly.

3 Oct 2022

Brain stimulation combined with nasal spray containing nanoparticles can improve stroke recovery

In a recent study, researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and other universities in China have reported that brain stimulation combined with a nose spray containing nanoparticles can improve recovery after ischemic stroke in an animal model.

29 Sep 2022

Deep brain stimulation as obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment

In a recent study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, researchers investigated the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) against treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

25 Sep 2022

Healthy older people show greater mental well-being but poorer cognition than younger adults

The young and old could learn a thing or two from each other, at least when it comes to mental health and cognition.

15 Sep 2022

Exercise hormone irisin blocks Parkinson's-associated α-synuclein aggregation and related neuronal toxicity

A new paper discusses the hope held out by recent results on a compound called irisin, a short protein secreted by skeletal muscle that produces some exercise-related effects on the brain.

15 Sep 2022

Gut microbes can also impact a person's neurological and emotional health, UTSW researcher says

The role of the microbiome in intestinal and systemic health has garnered close attention among researchers for many years.

9 Sep 2022

Magnus’ SAINT Neuromodulation System receives 510(k) clearance from FDA for treatment of major depressive disorder

Magnus Medical, Inc., a medical device company and developer of brain stimulation technology for treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, today announced it received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for the SAINTTM Neuromodulation System for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults who have failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medications in the current episode.

6 Sep 2022

Vagus nerve stimulation can strengthen the communication between stomach and brain within minutes

The nervous system takes in sensory stimuli, processes them and triggers reactions such as muscle movements or pain sensations.

6 Sep 2022

Study moves one step closer to providing a more efficient treatment for age-related memory loss

According to the Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 6.5 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's in 2022. That figure is predicted to nearly double by 2050.

29 Aug 2022

Implanted brain-stimulating device disrupts craving-related signals and reduces bingeing episodes

A small device that detects food craving-related brain activity in a key brain region, and responds by electrically stimulating that region, has shown promise in a pilot clinical trial in two patients with loss-of-control binge eating disorder (BED), according to researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

29 Aug 2022

Brain stimulation improves memory function in older adults

Researchers evaluate the effectiveness of repetitive neuromodulation in improving the working memory and long-term memory of older adults.

25 Aug 2022

Scientists demonstrate safety of neurosurgical procedure used to measure dopamine and serotonin

Scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have demonstrated that a neurosurgical procedure used to research and measure dopamine and serotonin in the human brain is safe.

24 Aug 2022