Deep-brain stimulation during sleep strengthens memory

Re:Deep-brain stimulation during sleep strengthens memory by pedalpete on Friday June 02, 2023 @09:07PM (#36172702)

This may be the first study using electrical stimulation, however, similar research has shown TCMS (magnetic), auditory stimulation, light stimulation, and haptics having the same results.

At https://soundmind.co we are working with auditory stimulation (sound) - a selection of research can be found at https://soundmind.co/research.

The mechanism this is believed to work through is essentially interrupting the brain during slow-wave sleep which causes the brain to increase the synchronized firing of neurons.

The impact is on more than just memory, downregulation of sympathetic nervous system during sleep, improved immune function, and more.

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Re:Deep-brain stimulation during sleep strengthens memory by tasseff on Friday June 02, 2023 @10:14PM (#36173038)

Hey, I've been on your waitlist for quite a while! When can I buy your product? I've been on the verge of building my own EEG due to a lack of quality options.

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Re:Deep-brain stimulation during sleep strengthens memory by pedalpete on Friday June 02, 2023 @10:35PM (#36173169)

Thanks Byron,

We're still working on fit and comfort.

We have some units out with test users, but we're conscious of creating something great here, and not rushing out with a product nobody will be happy with.

We're also making sure we have the right GTM that the business can last. We've seen lots of failure in this space in the past.

I wish I could give you a date, but at this point I can't confidently say when we'll go into production.

Can I ask why you are looking for an EEG sleep device? We're less focused on just building an EEG, and more focused on solving a need in the market.

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Re:Deep-brain stimulation during sleep strengthens memory by 1024core on Saturday June 03, 2023 @12:41AM (#36173778)

> I've been on the verge of building my own EEG due to a lack of quality options.

That's how startups start, my friend.

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Re:Deep-brain stimulation during sleep strengthens memory by 2-718-281-828 on Saturday June 03, 2023 @04:39AM (#36174847)

are there any studies backing up the claim of auditory stimulation having a beneficial effect?

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Re:Deep-brain stimulation during sleep strengthens memory by pedalpete on Saturday June 03, 2023 @06:41PM (#36181201)

many, many, many. A selection is on our website https://soundmind.co/research

Note: We aren't talking about "gentle tones to help you fall asleep". This is a closed-loop neurofeedback system.

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Re:Deep-brain stimulation during sleep strengthens memory by greggsy on Saturday June 03, 2023 @09:16AM (#36176438)

Is that a binaural beats thing?

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Re:Deep-brain stimulation during sleep strengthens memory by pedalpete on Saturday June 03, 2023 @06:41PM (#36181206)

No. This is a closed-loop neurofeedback system.

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