Romei, V., Thut, G. and Silvanto, J. (2016) Information-based approaches of noninvasive transcranial brain stimulation. Trends in Neurosciences, 39(11), pp. 782-795. (doi: 10.1016/j.tins.2016.09.001) (PMID:27697295)
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Abstract
Progress in cognitive neuroscience relies on methodological developments to increase the specificity of knowledge obtained regarding brain function. For example, in functional neuroimaging the current trend is to study the type of information carried by brain regions rather than simply compare activation levels induced by task manipulations. In this context noninvasive transcranial brain stimulation (NTBS) in the study of cognitive functions may appear coarse and old fashioned in its conventional uses. However, in their multitude of parameters, and by coupling them with behavioral manipulations, NTBS protocols can reach the specificity of imaging techniques. Here we review the different paradigms that have aimed to accomplish this in both basic science and clinical settings and follow the general philosophy of information-based approaches.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Thut, Professor Gregor and Romei, Dr Vincenzo |
Authors: | Romei, V., Thut, G., and Silvanto, J. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience College of Science and Engineering > School of Psychology |
Journal Name: | Trends in Neurosciences |
Publisher: | Elsevier (Cell Press) |
ISSN: | 0166-2236 |
ISSN (Online): | 1878-108X |
Published Online: | 30 September 2016 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. |
First Published: | First published in Trends in Neurosciences 39(11): 782-795 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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