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Does The Direction Of Current Flow Using Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation (Tdcs) Affect One’S Ability To Perform Motor Tasks?, Zongheng Zhang
Does The Direction Of Current Flow Using Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation (Tdcs) Affect One’S Ability To Perform Motor Tasks?, Zongheng Zhang
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Transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS), is a non-invasive, painless brain stimulation treatment that uses direct electrical currents to stimulate specific parts of the brain. This is achieved by placing two electrodes--one positive (the anode) and one negative (the cathode)--on the scalp and running current across them. Altering the cortical excitability in this manner has been associated with changes in a variety of cognitive and motor tasks, those thought to be controlled by the underlying regions. While most of the existing literature has focused on the effects of placing the anode over the target region (often benefitting the associated performance), there is …