Transcranial ultrasound stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus modulates cognitive function in humans
A scientific study published in Nature explores the use of Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) to modulate cognitive and motor functions in humans. Researchers found that targeting the subthalamic nucleus with TUS significantly improved response inhibition in participants during a Stroop task.
Why it matters
This research validates TUS as a precise, non-invasive neuromodulation technique that could eventually lead to new treatments for cognitive and neurological disorders.
Scientific Reports ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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