Recently, several people have called my attention to a very simple and quite old form of neuromodulation that is currently gathering a lot of research momentum—transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).

Here’s why I’m excited about tDCS.

• Qualitative Significance:
• The effects of tDCS seem to map directly to the core themes in mindfulness.
• Enhanced ability to focus (this seems to relate to the concentration piece in my definition of mindfulness)
• Enhanced ability to detect signals against a noisy background (this seems to relate to the sensory clarity piece)
• Enhanced ability to deal with pain (this may be related to equanimity)
• The turning off of mental talk (i.e., a samatha effect)

via Shinzen’s Blog: Meet My New Girlfriend: tDCS.