FeaturedNeurology·June 23, 2015·5 min readTurning the Ringer OffResearchers report a new drug could treat epilepsy and help prevent tinnitus by selectively affecting potassium channels.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 13, 2015·2 min readMedical Marijuana Liquid Could Help Treat Severe Epilepsy in ChildrenResearchers report cannabidiol could help treat children with severe epilepsy who have not responded to other therapies.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 18, 2015·3 min readA New Cause of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy DiscoveredResearchers report astrocyte uncoupling could be a cause of temporal lobe epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·February 11, 2015·4 min readAnti Epilepsy Drug Preserves Brain Function After StrokeA new study reports an anti-epilepsy drug could reduce the debilitating impact of strokes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2015·4 min readExtra Short Nanowires Best for BrainResearchers report shorter nanowires would be a better option for implanting into the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 8, 2014·2 min readOptogenetics: Identifying New Targets for Epilepsy InterventionA new study explores the reliability of optogenetics as an intervention for temporal lobe epilepsy.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2014·1 min readBrain Stimulation Counteracts Dangerous Side Effect of SeizuresStimulating 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 17, 2014·3 min readA New Genetic Cause for a Progressive Form of Epilepsy IdentifiedA new study reports researchers have identified a new gene implicated in a progressive form of epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 7, 2014·3 min readResearchers Identify New Genetic Cause of EpilepsyA new study reports researchers have used whole genome sequencing to identify a new genetic cause of epileptic encephalopathy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 6, 2014·2 min readHuman Stem Cell Derived Neuron Transplants Reduce Seizures in MiceTransplanted neurons derived from stem cells shown to be effective in treating epilepsy in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 27, 2014·2 min readStudy Gives New View on How Cells Control What Comes In and OutThe findings in a new study could help treat channel related neurological disorders.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeatured·October 20, 2014·4 min readGraphene Microelectrodes are Powerful Tools for Studying Epilepsy and Other Brain DisordersResearchers develop a graphene microelectrode that allows for optical imaging and electrophysiological recordings of neural circuits.Read More
