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Magnus Thordstein is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Linköping University, focusing on increasing the understanding of imbalances in the nervous system. His research primarily addresses conditions like epilepsy and pain through the development of neuromodulatory therapies, including repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). Thordstein studies the fundamental aspects of neuromodulation and its relation to the functioning of the central nervous system, specifically how electrochemical communication can create and break interactions within various parts of the system. This research aims to establish a controlled balance of activation and inhibition which is crucial for higher cognitive functions such as consciousness and memory. When imbalances occur, they can lead to symptoms like overactivation in epilepsy and underactivation in depression. Through his research, he aims to alleviate these symptoms by utilizing neuromodulatory techniques, thereby helping to reduce the frequency and severity of epileptic attacks and improve depressive symptoms. Thordstein collaborates with investigators from various specialties, including neurosurgery, neurology, and algology, to enhance the outcomes of these therapeutic approaches.
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