"Enhancing Memory Through Brain Stimulation During Sleep"

Scientists from Tel Aviv University and UCLA have discovered that stimulating the brain during sleep can improve memory consolidation. The researchers used electrical stimuli to enhance the synchronization of brain waves between the hippocampus and the frontal cortex, which are involved in acquiring and storing memories, respectively. The study found that participants performed 10% better on memory tests upon waking when compared with their performance following a night of sleep without brain wave stimulation. The researchers suggest that non-invasive methods to achieve a similar result could be developed in the future.