FeaturedNeurology·September 13, 2016·6 min readBrain Network That Controls Spread of Seizures IdentifiedResearchers created a computer model based on direct brain recordings from epilepsy patients and discover the existence of a network of neural regions directly involved in seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 8, 2016·3 min readBrain Connections More Sophisticated Than Previously ThoughtA new study uncovers 140 proteins that have never previously been mapped to inhibitory synapses.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 1, 2016·3 min readA Noninvasive Technique to Monitor MigrainesResearchers report amplified EEG can produce diagnostic results of brain waves associated with migraine and epilepsy non-invasively.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 22, 2016·2 min readA Clear View of the Nervous SystemA new imaging technique is allowing researchers to gain insights into structures of neural networks.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 8, 2016·4 min readSome Psychotic Disorders May Be Induced by Drugs Designed to Combat Epilepsy’s EffectsAccording to researchers, some anti-epileptics drugs may also induce psychosis in some patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 1, 2016·6 min readLeaky Calcium Triggers Brainstem Blackout That Results in Sudden Cardiac DeathA new study reports a mutation in a gene that helps regulate calcium in neurons can trigger blackouts in the brain-stem and increase the rick of sudden, unexpected death.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 29, 2016·3 min readVirtual Brain Helps Decrypt EpilepsyResearchers have developed a virtual brain that can mimic the brain of a person with epilepsy. The model can help provide a better understanding of the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·July 12, 2016·4 min readSuicide Rate is 22 Percent Higher in People with Epilepsy Than the General PopulationAccording to a new study released by the CDC, suicide rates among people with epilepsy are 22 percent higher than in the general population.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2016·6 min readHow The Federal Government Limits Valid Scientific Research on Cannabis SativaResearchers question why the federal government attempts to stifle much valid scientific research on the benefits of Cannabis sativa.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·June 16, 2016·3 min readEpilepsy in Immediate Family Member Increases Your Risk of Autism DiagnosisAccording to a new study, having a first degree family member with epilepsy may increase a person's chances of being diagnosed with autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 15, 2016·5 min readDirect Evidence of Ultra Fast Response to Fear in the Human AmygdalaA new study reports the amygdala is able to detect threats in the visual environment in ultra fast time.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 7, 2016·6 min readTarantula Toxins Offer Key Insights Into Neuroscience of PainResearchers discover two toxins isolated from tarantula venom that may be able to help block pain.Read More
