An Electric “Humm” To Make You Smarter?

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By Neuroskeptic
Jul 21, 2019 2:31 PMDec 23, 2019 4:24 AM
Humm Device - Thinkhumm.com
The Humm device. (Credit: Adapted from https://thinkhumm.com/preorder)

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This week I came across a brain stimulation device called Humm that promises to improve your cognitive function and memory if you stick it to your forehead.

There are several broadly similar devices on the market, which make use of the principle of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) – passing a current through the head (the front of the head, generally) in order to modulate brain activity.

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