Biophysical effects and neuromodulatory dose of transcranial ultrasonic stimulation
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| author | Nandi, Tulika Kop, Benjamin R. Naftchi-Ardebili, Kasra Stagg, Charlotte J. Pauly, Kim Butts Verhagen, Lennart |
| author_facet | Nandi, Tulika Kop, Benjamin R. Naftchi-Ardebili, Kasra Stagg, Charlotte J. Pauly, Kim Butts Verhagen, Lennart |
| contents | Transcranial ultrasonic stimulation (TUS) has the potential to usher in a new era for human neuroscience by allowing spatially precise and high-resolution non-invasive targeting of both deep and superficial brain regions. Currently, fundamental research on the mechanisms of interaction between ultrasound and neural tissues is progressing in parallel with application-focused research. However, a major hurdle in the wider use of TUS is the selection of optimal parameters to enable safe and effective neuromodulation in humans. In this paper, we will discuss the major factors that determine both the safety and efficacy of TUS. We will discuss the thermal and mechanical biophysical effects of ultrasound, which underlie its biological effects, in the context of their relationships with tunable parameters. Based on this knowledge of biophysical effects, and drawing on concepts from radiotherapy, we propose a framework for conceptualising TUS dose. |
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| spellingShingle | Biophysical effects and neuromodulatory dose of transcranial ultrasonic stimulation Nandi, Tulika Kop, Benjamin R. Naftchi-Ardebili, Kasra Stagg, Charlotte J. Pauly, Kim Butts Verhagen, Lennart Biological Physics Medical Physics Transcranial ultrasonic stimulation (TUS) has the potential to usher in a new era for human neuroscience by allowing spatially precise and high-resolution non-invasive targeting of both deep and superficial brain regions. Currently, fundamental research on the mechanisms of interaction between ultrasound and neural tissues is progressing in parallel with application-focused research. However, a major hurdle in the wider use of TUS is the selection of optimal parameters to enable safe and effective neuromodulation in humans. In this paper, we will discuss the major factors that determine both the safety and efficacy of TUS. We will discuss the thermal and mechanical biophysical effects of ultrasound, which underlie its biological effects, in the context of their relationships with tunable parameters. Based on this knowledge of biophysical effects, and drawing on concepts from radiotherapy, we propose a framework for conceptualising TUS dose. |
| title | Biophysical effects and neuromodulatory dose of transcranial ultrasonic stimulation |
| topic | Biological Physics Medical Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.19869 |