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Mechanisms of taVNS-induced working memory enhancement: a multimodal fNIRS-HRV-MEP study.

Cognitive neurodynamics·December 1, 2026·PMID 42153185

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taVNS is a non-invasive neuromodulation tool with growing interest for cognitive enhancement. This study provides mechanistic insight by linking autonomic, cortical, and corticospinal changes to domain-specific working memory improvements, which may inform future protocols for cognitive rehabilitation or performance optimization.

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