An unprecedented increase in the number of older adults and consequent age-related cognitive declines may negatively contribute to an already overwhelmed healthcare system. Many older adults report ...

Brain stimulation techniques can correct abnormal activity in the neural circuits involved in conditions such as Parkinson's disease and depression. However, current transcranial stimulation methods ...

University of Toronto researchers have developed a flexible, biodegradable electrode capable of stimulating neural precursor cells (NPCs) in the brain—a device capable of delivering targeted ...

The brains of mammals continuously combine signals originating from different regions to produce various sensations, emotions, thoughts and behaviors. This process, known as information integration, ...

Discover how groundbreaking insights into thalamic connectivity are reshaping treatment approaches for essential tremor, paving the way for personalized and more effective DBS therapies. Study: ...

Brain stimulation might sound like some Frankensteinian demonstration from a Victorian science fair. But in reality, it is a contemporary technique making a huge impact in neuroscience by addressing a ...

A new study uses optogenetics to induce localized sleep in awake mice, reversing memory loss from sleep deprivation.

The newly approved device aims to treat depression by directly stimulating neural activity. Would you zap your brain to treat depression? In December, the Food and Drug Administration cleared a device ...

Pusan National University researchers developed a novel microelectrothermoforming (μETF) technique to fabricate flexible microelectrode arrays (MEAs) with 3D structures. This one-step process improves ...