Enhancing cognition using transcranial electrical stimulation

Emiliano Santarnecchi; Anna Katharine Brem; Erica Levenbaum; Todd Thompson; Roi Cohen Kadosh; Alvaro Pascual-Leone

doi:10.1016/j.cobeha.2015.06.003

Enhancing cognition using transcranial electrical stimulation

Emiliano Santarnecchi
, Anna Katharine Brem
, Erica Levenbaum
, Todd Thompson
, Roi Cohen Kadosh
, Alvaro Pascual-Leone

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Abstract

Noninvasive brain stimulation is being widely investigated to understand and modulate human brain function, and offers novel therapeutic approaches to neurologic and psychiatric disorders. Here, we focus on the growing interest in the potential of noninvasive brain stimulation, particularly transcranial Electrical Stimulation (tES), to enhance cognitive abilities in healthy individuals through the modulation of neuronal membrane potentials, specific brain oscillations or the delivery of electrical 'noise' to the system. We also emphasize the potential of tailoring tES parameters to individual trait and state characteristics for a personalized-medicine approach. Finally, we address the increasing use of tES by lay people, the ethical issues this raises, and consequently call for appropriate regulation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	171-178
Number of pages	8
Journal	Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences
Volume	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cobeha.2015.06.003
State	Published - 1 Aug 2015
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cognitive Neuroscience
Psychiatry and Mental health
Behavioral Neuroscience

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