The neuroethics of non-invasive brain stimulation

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

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2012.01.013

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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	R108-R111
Number of pages	4
Journal	Current Biology
Volume	22
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2012.01.013
Publication status	Published - 21 Feb 2012
Externally published	Yes

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