Why does invasive brain stimulation sometimes improve memory and sometimes impair it?
Uma R. Mohan, Joshua Jacobs
Abstract
Invasive brain stimulation is used to treat individuals with episodic memory loss; however, studies to date report both enhancement and impairment of memory. This Essay discusses the sources of this variability, and suggests a path towards developing customized stimulation protocols for more consistent memory enhancement.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyNeuroscienceStimulationDeep brain stimulationBrain stimulationInternal medicineDiseaseMedicineParkinson's diseaseNeurological disorders and treatmentsTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation StudiesEEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces