Noninvasive stimulation in which a changing magnetic field induces electrical effects in neural tissue. Task-specific perturbation and control conditions can test causal hypotheses, but stimulation can affect connected regions and does not isolate a unique cellular mechanism.
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive neurological procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. It is primarily used for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes, particularly in the treatment of various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and OCD, as well as neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease and stroke rehabilitation. The procedure involves placing a magnetic coil near the scalp, which generates short pulses of magnetic energy.