The neuroethics of non-invasive brain stimulation

Roi Cohen Kadosh, Neil Levy, Jacinta O'Shea, Nicholas Shea, Julian Savulescu

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Abstract

Transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) is a brain stimulation tool that is portable, painless, inexpensive, apparently safe, and with potential long-term efficacy. Recent results obtained from TDCS experiments offer exciting possibilities for the enhancement and treatment of normal or impaired abilities, respectively. We discuss new neuroethical problems that have emerged from the usage of TDCS, and also focus on one of the most likely future applications of TDCS: enhancing learning and cognition in children with typical and atypical development.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCurrent Biology
Volume22
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Feb 2012
Externally publishedYes

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