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·December 2, 2014·1 min read

Brain Stimulation Counteracts Dangerous Side Effect of Seizures

Stimulating the thalamus and other areas of the brain stem connected with wakefulness can help bring rats back to consciousness after a seizure, new research reports.

This image is a diagram showing the flow from the mutation to epileptic output.

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·November 17, 2014·3 min read

A New Genetic Cause for a Progressive Form of Epilepsy Identified

A new study reports researchers have identified a new gene implicated in a progressive form of epilepsy.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·November 7, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Identify New Genetic Cause of Epilepsy

A new study reports researchers have used whole genome sequencing to identify a new genetic cause of epileptic encephalopathy.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·November 6, 2014·2 min read

Human Stem Cell Derived Neuron Transplants Reduce Seizures in Mice

Transplanted neurons derived from stem cells shown to be effective in treating epilepsy in mice, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 27, 2014·2 min read

Study Gives New View on How Cells Control What Comes In and Out

The findings in a new study could help treat channel related neurological disorders.

This image shows rat hippocampal neurons through the electrode.

Electrophysiology Featured

·October 20, 2014·4 min read

Graphene Microelectrodes are Powerful Tools for Studying Epilepsy and Other Brain Disorders

Researchers develop a graphene microelectrode that allows for optical imaging and electrophysiological recordings of neural circuits.

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·October 15, 2014·4 min read

Brain Surgery Through the Cheek

Researchers develop a working prototype of a neurosurgical robot which can enter the brain through the cheek and perform delicate hippocampal surgeries for epilepsy patients.