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Gaspard Goupy1, Pierre Tirilly1, Ioan Marius Bilasco1
1Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, UMR 9189 CRIStAL, Lille, France.
Frontiers in Neuroscience
|July 10, 2025
Summary
This study investigates the impact of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on cognitive functions. Findings suggest tDCS can modulate brain activity to enhance specific cognitive abilities.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Science
Context:
- Investigates the application of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques.
- Focuses on transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for cognitive enhancement.
Purpose:
- To explore the effects of tDCS on various cognitive domains.
- To understand the neural mechanisms underlying tDCS-induced cognitive changes.
Summary:
- This research examines how transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) influences cognitive performance.
- Results indicate that tDCS can effectively modulate brain activity, leading to improvements in specific cognitive functions.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the potential of tDCS as a tool for cognitive enhancement.
- Contributes to the understanding of neuroplasticity and brain function modulation.
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