In persons with Alzheimer’s disease, the largest positive effect has been observed when stimulating the region between the fornix (green) and the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (blue). Also shown are two brain structures – the thalamus (pink) and the hippocampus (yellow) – as well as the stimulation electrodes. Credit: © Charité | Ana Sofía Ríos
Researchers at Charité have uncovered a brain network that, when stimulated, can alleviate symptoms.
Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia, is challenging to treat. A possible therapy is deep brain stimulation delivered by a pacemaker-like device. A team of researchers …
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