Recording a Thought’s Fleeting Trip Through the Brain
UC Berkeley researchers report the prefrontal cortex coordinates activity in order to help us act in response to perception.... Read More...
Epilepsy
Immune System Activation in Newborns May Affect Developing Brain
Immune system activation that occurs as result of infection shortly after birth can cause persistent sleep pattern changes and neurodevelopmental disorders, a new study reveals.... Read More...
Epileptic Seizures and Depression May Share Common Genetic Cause
A new study supports the hypothesis that people with focal epilepsy are more susceptible to mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety. ... Read More...
Monthly Brain Cycles Predict Seizures in Patients with Epilepsy
Researchers have identified monthly cycles of brain activity that are linked to seizures in people with epilepsy.... Read More...
Nanotubes Go With the Flow to Penetrate Brain Tissue
A new device that uses fast flowing fluids to insert nanotubes into the brain may be used to help treat a number of neurological diseases, researchers say.... Read More...
New fMRI Applications in Childhood Epilepsy Gives Insight Into Seizure Impact
New fMRI techniques could help assess, diagnose and treat epilepsy in children.... Read More...
Spacing Out After a Late Night? Here’s Why
Researchers reveal sleep deprivation can disrupt neural communication. This can lead to mental lapses which affect memory and visual perception.... Read More...
New Wake Promoting Node Pinpointed in Brain
A new study reports supamammillary glutamate neurons in the caudal hypothalamus play a critical role in wakefulness.... Read More...
Eight New Epilepsy Genes Discovered
Using whole genome sequencing, researchers have identified eight novel genes associated with epileptic encephalopathy.... Read More...
Mechanism Explains How Seizures May Lead to Memory Loss
Following a seizure, deltaFosB remains in the hippocampus for an extensive period of time. Researchers believe this may contribute to memory loss and other cognitive deficits.... Read More...
Dietary Supplement Dampens Brain Hyperexcitability Seen in Epilepsy
Researchers were able to dampen hyperexcitability associated with seizure disorders in rodent models by inducing biochemical alterations with glucosamine, a dietary supplement.... Read More...
Lack of CLOCK Protein Appears Key in Severe Epilepsy Forms
A protein associated with circadian rhythm appears to play a significant role in some forms of epilepsy, researchers say. ... Read More...