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TMS - transcranial magnetic stimulation

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, which can change cortical excitability of human subjects for hours beyond the stimulation period. It thus has the potential as a therapeutic tool in neuro-psychiatric disorders associated with alterations in cortical excitability (e.g., depression, schizophrenia, addiction, epilepsy, memory dysfunction, stroke, Parkinson's disease). However, the effects of rTMS remain not well understood at the cellular and molecular level. Studies using animal models or appropriate in vitro preparations are needed to further unravel the effects of rTMS on neural plasticity. Data from such studies could support the development of successful therapeutic strategies using non-invasive brain stimulation techniques. A tribute to Prof. Anthony Barker (1985; Sheffield University).

Science > Neuroscience > Human Neuroscience Archive

Science > Neuroscience > Neural Circuits

Science > Neuroscience > Neuroanatomy

Science > Neuroscience > Synaptic Neuroscience

Keywords: non-invasive brain stimulation, neuro-psychiatric disorders, neural plasticity, Synaptic plasticity (LTP/LTD)

Posted by: Andreas Vlachos

Posted on: 02 Apr 2013

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