RT Journal Article ID 2356c94f05284951 A1 Doyle, D. John T1 Neuromodulation of Aggression: Valuable Therapeutic Intervention or Dangerous Mind Control? JF Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine: An International Journal JO EBEM YR 2017 FD 2018-08-02 VO 8 IS 1 SP 11 OP 21 K1 aggression K1 ethics K1 frontal-limbic dysfunction (FLD) K1 mind control K1 neuromodulation K1 prefrontal cortex K1 transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) AB The possibility that individuals committing recurring acts of aggression may be predisposed by an underlying neurobiological susceptibility has led to studies exploring both the neurobiological basis of aggression and how neuromodulation technologies might reduce uncontrolled aggression. In this article, we discuss various techniques for neuromodulation, with an emphasis on transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as a possible treatment for frontal-limbic dysfunction (FLD). We conclude that although research is still at the nascent stage, tDCS neuromodulation will likely become an important noninvasive nonpharmacologic treatment modality for pathological aggression due to FLD. We caution that although the safety and effectiveness of such treatments will likely eventually be shown, it raises important ethical and philosophical issues that must be addressed. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/6ed509641f7324e6,18e8762564a0ed33,2356c94f05284951.html