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·August 24, 2017·6 min read

How the Human Brain Detects the ‘Music’ of Speech

Researchers at UCSF discover neurons in the superior temporal gyrus change activity depending on where emphasis falls in a sentence.

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·June 27, 2017·2 min read

Seizures Follow Similar Path Regardless of Speed

By capturing a cell by cell view of seizures propagating through a mouse brain, researchers discovered neurons fire in a sequential pattern, regardless of how quickly the seizure occurs. The findings confirm seizures are not a result of neurons going haywire.

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·June 6, 2017·5 min read

Explaining the Link Between Seizures and Psychiatric Disorders

Newly identified neurons in the reticular thalamus could help shed light on the link between seizures and psychiatric disorders such as ADHD and schizophrenia, a new study reports.

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·June 2, 2017·5 min read

Cracking the Brain’s Memory Codes

Two new studies shed light on how the brain encodes and recalls memories.

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·May 25, 2017·5 min read

Cannabis Derivative Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures in Severe Epilepsy Disorder

A cannabis derivative reduced seizure frequency by 39% in patients with Dravet syndrome.

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·May 19, 2017·4 min read

Neurological Conditions May Begin In the Womb

Immune system protein could play a role in the development of schizophrenia and epilepsy during pregnancy, researchers report.

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·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Epilepsy Drug Therapies To Be Improved By New Targeted Approach

Researchers have identified a protein that could help those with epilepsy respond more positively to drug treatments.

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·May 8, 2017·5 min read

Why Some Images Trigger Seizures

Researchers believe they have figured out what it is about some static images that trigger seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy.

Image shows simulated cortical activity during a seizure.

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·May 4, 2017·4 min read

Brain Model Explores the Cause of Different Epileptic Seizure Onset Patterns

A new study explores which of the two main patterns of brain activity may be seen during the onset of an epileptic seizure.

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·April 27, 2017·5 min read

New Analysis of Brain Network Activity Offers Unique Insight into Epileptic Seizures

Researchers look at evolving epileptic brain networks to obtain a better understanding of brain activity in those with epilepsy.

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·April 27, 2017·4 min read

Antidepressants May Enhance Drug Delivery to Brain

A new study reports an antidepressant temporarily inhibits the blood-brain barrier, allowing drugs to enter the brain. The findings could have implications for treating neurological diseases from ALS to epilepsy.