Deep Brain Stimulation

Combining VR and non-invasive deep-brain electrical stimulation, has improved memory – the kind that remembers where you left the car keys - in healthy people. The approach has great potential as a surgery- and drug-free treatment for cognitive decline

Although brain-implanted electrodes do reduce the effects of neurological disorders, implanting and activating those electrodes is a tricky process. That's why scientists are now developing an alternative, in the form of injectable magnetic discs.

An innovative biodegradable paper that sticks to the brain’s surface like a Band-Aid and delivers electrical stimulation wirelessly could revolutionize the treatment of neurological diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, according to a new study.

Implantable neurological technology has advanced drastically, offering a return to normalcy for some people with neurological disorders. But given its rapid progression, what happens when these implants become obsolete or its manufacturer goes bust?

Researchers have created an ultra-thin sensor that can wirelessly record deep brain activity down to a resolution of one or two neurons. The device has potential applications in conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and chronic pain.

A study has found that deep brain stimulation assists with post-stroke rehabilitation, even years after the stroke occurred. The researchers say their technique offers hope to stroke survivors suffering from chronic impairment.

In the treatment of epilepsy, doctors will sometimes implant arrays of stimulating electrodes on the surface of a patient's brain. A new soft robotic system allows those electrodes to be placed far less invasively than ever before.

A new technique using piezoelectric nanoparticles that are activated via bursts of ultrasound has shown promise as a wire-free way to stimulate the brain. It could be used to treat Parkinson's disease and other brain-based disorders.

A new design for a deep brain stimulation implant could greatly improve the experience of living with these devices, by using integrated triboelectric generators to convert a user’s breathing movements into electricity.

In a first-of-its-kind pilot study, scientists have implanted a device designed to disrupt brain signals associated with binge-eating food cravings into two human volunteers, pointing to a future where implants control a variety of impulsive behaviors.

Deep brain stimulation works by targeting specific areas of the brain with electrical impulses, and a study has demonstrated how it can be customized based on individual brain activity to treat depression resistant to traditional forms of therapy.

Depression is condition where deep brain stimulation is showing real promise, and a new study has uncovered fresh detail on how it induces anti-depressive effects, offering scientists a novel biomarker via which they can work to optimize the approach.