Transcranial electrical stimulation: How can a simple conductor orchestrate complex brain activity?

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Unsolved Mysteries discuss a topic of biological importance that is poorly understood and in need of research attention.

About the Authors

Matthew R. Krause

Contributed equally to this work with: Matthew R. Krause, Pedro G. Vieira

Affiliation Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Pedro G. Vieira

Contributed equally to this work with: Matthew R. Krause, Pedro G. Vieira

Affiliation Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Christopher C. Pack

Affiliation Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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