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Anticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncovered

Neuroscience NewsJuly 22, 2019

Study reveals a molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay seizures. One component of cilantro, dodecenal, binds to a specific part of the potassium channel to open them, reducing cellular excitability.... Read More...

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Reducing seizures by removing newborn neurons

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2019

Removing new neurons generates as a result of neurogenesis following brain injury reduced seizure activity in mouse models of mesial temporal lobe epilepsy.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s mouse model seizures disrupt adult neurogenesis

Neuroscience NewsJune 25, 2019

Seizures associated with Alzheimer's disease in both animal models and humans alter hippocampal neurogenesis. Treating mice with antiseizure medications normalized neurogenesis and improved spatial discrimination.... Read More...

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Strobe lighting at dance music festivals linked to tripling in epileptic fit risk

Neuroscience NewsJune 11, 2019

An observational study reports the use of strobe lighting at concerts and music festivals triples the risk of seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy. Additionally, the use of ecstasy during nighttime concerts heightened epileptic seizure risk.... Read More...

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New research could help predict seizures before they happen

Neuroscience NewsJune 10, 2019

Specific transfer RNAs (tRNAs) are associated with epilepsy. The levels of tRNA fragments in blood samples are higher pre-seizure. The findings provide a novel biomarker for the detection of seizures prior to their occurrence.... Read More...

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Synthetic Version of CBD Treats Seizures in Rats

Neuroscience NewsMay 28, 2019

H2CBD, a synthetic version of the cannabis compound CBD, has been found to be effective in decreasing the number and severity of seizures in rats.... Read More...

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Cannabis-based medicine may reduce seizures for children with difficult-to-treat epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsMay 1, 2019

Results from a phase 3 study reveal Cannabidiol (CBD) cuts seizures by almost 50% in children with Dravet syndrome.... Read More...

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Trigger region found for absence epileptic seizures

Neuroscience NewsApril 26, 2019

Absence epilepsy may be triggered by an impairment in communication between the striatum and somatosensory cortex.... Read More...

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Stimulating the epileptic brain breaks up neural networks to prevent seizures

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2019

Responsive neurostimulation can remodel neural networks, leaving the brain less susceptible to epileptic seizures.... Read More...

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EEG Helps Predict Epileptic Seizures Minutes in Advance

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

Researchers report EEG technology can help to predict the onset of epileptic seizures up to four minutes in advance. Additionally, acetate, an edible acid, may help to prevent seizures if they are detected with enough notice.... Read More...

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Researchers Describe First Model of Mitochondrial Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2019

Researchers have developed a new model of mitochondrial epilepsy which captures specific features observed in patients. The new model may help provide better therapies and treatments for the condition.... Read More...

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The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System: Centuries in the Making

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 28, 2019

Researchers shed light on the endocannabinoid system and report how cannabis is helping to provide relief to many with medical problems.... Read More...

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Anticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncovered

Reducing seizures by removing newborn neurons

Alzheimer’s mouse model seizures disrupt adult neurogenesis

Strobe lighting at dance music festivals linked to tripling in epileptic fit risk

New research could help predict seizures before they happen

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Trigger region found for absence epileptic seizures

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