FeaturedNeurology·January 26, 2016·6 min readEpilepsy Drug Could Protect From Nerve Damage in Multiple SclerosisResearchers discover an anti-convulsant drug usually prescribed for people with epilepsy can protect neural tissue in people with optic neuritis, a symptom of MS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 24, 2015·7 min readMarijuana Derivative Reduces Seizures in People With Treatment Resistant EpilepsyA new study reports cannabidiol, a marijuana derivative, is effective at reducing seizure frequency in children and adults with treatment resistant epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 21, 2015·4 min readIntelligence Network in the Human Brain DiscoveredResearchers identify two gene clusters in the brain linked to human intelligence.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 17, 2015·3 min readMechanism to Reduce Epileptic Seizures Following TBI IdentifiedHalting neurogenesis following TBI can help reduce epileptic seizures, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2015·3 min readHippocampus Micro-Map Accelerates Neurology ResearchA new, detailed map of the hippocampus us helping to accelerate research and develop better treatments for epilepsy and other neurological disorders.Read More
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
