FeaturedNeurology·November 19, 2015·4 min readA New Mechanism for Epilepsy DiscoveredResearchers have identified a new mechanism for influencing ion channels in epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 14, 2015·3 min readGlutamate Imaging Identifies Previously Undetected Seizure SitesGLuCEST neuroimaging technique detects buildup of glutamate in the brain, highlighting where epileptic seizures are likely to occur.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2015·4 min readNew Ray of Light for Epilepsy ResearchResearchers believe a new technique tested on flies could be applied to humans to stop epilepsy in its tracks, if treated early enough.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 30, 2015·3 min readUnderlying Processes of Working Memory More Complex Than ThoughtA new study reports successful memory performance is based on alternating activity states.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 26, 2015·4 min readA Switch for EpilepsyResearchers have decoded a central signal cascade associated with epileptic seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 5, 2015·4 min readHow Excited Neurons Settle DownResearchers have detailed the structure of the Slo2.2 channel and offer new insights into how this channel works.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 21, 2015·3 min readMemory Consolidated by Three Step Brain OscillationA new study shows how a three step brain oscillation plays an important role in memory consolidation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 3, 2015·3 min readMutation in Genetic Encoding Behind Infant EpilepsyResearchers discover a new mechanism that appears to be responsible for infant epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 1, 2015·4 min readHow Obstructive Sleep Apnea Damages the BrainA new study links obstructive sleep apnea to a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 9, 2015·4 min readHow Music Can Help People with EpilepsyAccording to researchers, brainwaves of people with epilepsy appear to synchronize with music. They believe music could possibly be used as an intervention for those with the disorder.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·July 16, 2015·6 min readOutput of Single Neurons Can Predict Behavior on Perceptual TestsResearchers have deciphered the code the brain uses to make the most of its "noisy" neural circuitry.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2015·4 min readHuman Amygdala Stimulated by Researchers to Gain Insight into Sudden Unexpected Death in EpilepsyFor the first time, researchers have successfully stimulated a human amygdala and recorded breathing loss. Their research provides important insight into SUDEP.Read More
