Advantages Over Traditional Treatments
- No reported side effects, unlike antidepressants
- Non-invasive and can be self-administered
- Potential for earlier intervention before resorting to medication
The Science Behind Neurotech
Brain Cell Communication
Dr. Camilla Nord, an assistant professor at Cambridge University, explains that brain cells communicate using electrochemicals. There are two primary ways to influence brain activity:
- Changing the chemistry (e.g., through antidepressants)
- Changing the electrical signals (what brain stimulation does)