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The Skin and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS , has become one of the fastest growing brain modulation tools, but beneath the electrodes is an often overlooked, critical part of the way tDCS works, the skin. tDCS is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that works by applying low electrical currents to specific areas of your brain to stimulate activity. ¹ This low current can modulate neuronal firing activity and is used for research in depression, working memory,

Vincent Ro
5 days ago3 min read


Psychodermatology at a Glance
Psychodermatology is a relatively new field of study that dives deeper into the interplay of mental health and skin disorders. The skin and brain originate from the same embryonic tissue, the ectoderm , and remain intricately linked throughout life through neural, hormonal, and immune pathways. Therefore, the mind can influence a multitude of conditions, including eczema , psoriasis , alopecia , and acne . The simplest way of psychology manifesting into physical results is

Vincent Ro
Nov 4, 20253 min read


The Uncanny Valley
Credit: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/13/style/the-polar-express-hero-girl-tiktok.html At first glance, the character above appears...

Vincent Ro
May 9, 20253 min read


Discipline Dilemma: Understanding Corporal Punishment
Parents have a duty to discipline their children. When children do something wrong, their parents should discipline them to teach a...

Brandon Choi
Aug 13, 20243 min read


Cognitive Processes
You wake up in the morning and start to get ready, going through your daily morning. Brushing your teeth, taking a shower, eating...

Brandon Choi
Apr 12, 20245 min read


Piaget vs Vygotsky: Building Blocks of Cognitive Development
By Brandon Choi How and why are we so much more intelligent, and how do humans learn? In all the grandeur of Mother Nature, we humans...

Brandon Choi
Dec 5, 20238 min read


Dress to Impress: Does Suiting Up Bring More Confidence?
Think back to the days of playing dress-up—those moments when you slipped on your mother’s nicest dress or carefully slid your arms into...
Chloe Levin
Jan 30, 20173 min read


Food Fears: Are Your Biases Hurting Your Health?
By Adrian Ke & Johanna Kann Imagine that you are a grape at the local grocery store. A small woman strolls toward you and gently picks...
Brain Stamp Staff
May 13, 20162 min read
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