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Ultrasound Techniques Enhance Brain Reward Systems Rapidly

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Source: Neuroscience News
Ultrasound Techniques Enhance Brain Reward Systems Rapidly
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Researchers used non-invasive transcranial ultrasound stimulation to target the nucleus accumbens, a deep brain structure involved in motivation, and found it enhanced reward learning in humans within 60 seconds, suggesting potential for treating mental health disorders without surgery.

Topics:healthscience#brain-stimulation#mental-health#non-invasive#reward-learning#science#ultrasound
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  1. Neural Ultrasound Boosts Learning in 60 Seconds  Neuroscience News
  2. Non-invasive ultrasonic neuromodulation of the human nucleus accumbens impacts reward sensitivity  Nature
  3. Targeted ultrasound can shape the brain's reward-seeking mechanisms  Medical Xpress

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