Why Study Mechanisms of Brain Stimulation Therapies? To Modulate the Right Neurons, in the Right Way, at the Right Time

Authors

Matthew J McGinley
Steven T Lee

Language

English

Publication Date

9-7-2022

Journal

Neuron

DOI

10.1016/j.neuron.2022.08.004

PMID

36076336

Abstract

Clinical applications of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) are burgeoning, but mechanistic work lags behind. In this issue of Neuron, Bowles and colleagues show that VNS timed with positive reinforcement improves motor learning and cortical function by a cholinergic mechanism.

Keywords

Animals, Brain, Neurons, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Published Open-Access

yes

Recommended Citation

Matthew J McGinley and Steven T Lee, "Why Study Mechanisms of Brain Stimulation Therapies? To Modulate the Right Neurons, in the Right Way, at the Right Time" (2022). Duncan NRI Faculty and Staff Publications. 165.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/duncar_nri_pub/165