Scientists from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland) combined non-invasive deep brain stimulation with virtual reality (VR) to improve spatial memory. Research results It was published In the journal Science Advances (SciAdv).
The method is based on affecting certain areas of the brain using noninvasive technology that does not require surgical intervention. The experiment involved healthy volunteers who had electrodes placed on their heads to stimulate the hippocampus and entorhinal complex, which are responsible for spatial memory. The procedure, known as transcranial temporal interference electrical stimulation, was painless.
During the sessions, participants moved around virtual reality, remembering key points. An fMRI scan was performed to monitor brain activity. The results showed that with deep brain stimulation, it took volunteers less time to remember the locations of objects, indicating an improvement in their spatial memory.
Scientists suggest that electrical stimulation increases the neuroplasticity of the hippocampus, and the combination with VR allows for more effective development of spatial skills. This technology could be an important tool for patients suffering from traumatic brain injury, dementia, and age-related cognitive decline.
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Source: Gazeta
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