1. Transcranial electrical stimulation: Operation and uses in research
- Author
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Klara Hemmerich, Fernando G. Luna, Juan Lupiáñez, and Elisa Martín-Arévalo
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lcsh:Psychology ,vigilancia ,lcsh:BF1-990 ,lcsh:Consciousness. Cognition ,estimulación cerebral no invasiva ,atención ,neuromodulación ,lcsh:BF309-499 ,estimulación eléctrica transcraneal - Abstract
There is evidence that already in Greco-Roman times, fish with electrical properties were placed on people's heads to relieve certain ailments, such as migraine or mood disorders. Since then, the use of electrical current as a treatment for pathological conditions or deficiencies has been progressively refined towards the development of a safe, effective, and standardized technique that modulates brain functioning. Here we address the basic principles of transcranial electrical stimulation and its use in the modulation of cognitive processes as relevant as attention.
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- 2020