FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 8, 2020·4 min readPeptide reduced epileptic seizures in human brain tissueThe neuropeptide NPY reduces seizures in human brain tissue.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 15, 2019·3 min readNew cell therapy improves memory and stops seizures following TBITransplanting embryonic progenitor interneurons into the hippocampus of mouse models of TBI, researchers noticed the neurons migrated to the injury site and made new connections. Following treatment, memory improved and seizures were reduced.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2019·4 min readStudy provides possible explanation of how a seizure is able to spread through the brainA new study implicated interneurons and pyramidal cells in the ability of a seizure to spread through the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2019·4 min readEpilepsy: Seizures not forecastable as expectedA new study challenges the belief that epileptic seizures can be predicted by brain wave patterns. Researchers report they have found no evidence that specific brain wave patterns can be a predictive indicator of seizure onset.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 18, 2019·3 min readCBD may alleviate seizures and benefit behaviors in people with neurodevelopmental conditionsCBD, which is a major phytocannabinoid constituent of cannabis, has already shown to have anti-epileptic, anti-anxiety, and anti-psychotic effects. The image is in the public domain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 4, 2019·4 min readSerotonin may be a biomarker for breathing interruptions following seizuresResearchers say serotonin, a chemical commonly associated with mood regulation, may play in breathing problems associated with epileptic seizures. Those who had higher levels of serotonin following a seizure than before the event were less likely to experience interrupted breathing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·July 28, 2019·4 min readCBD and genetic testing provide hope for ‘intractable’ epilepsy in childrenGenetic testing can help identify children at risk of epilepsy, in addition to identifying new genetic mutations associated with the condition. Using CBD based medications can also help reduce seizures in children with epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 22, 2019·3 min readAnticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncoveredStudy 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 15, 2019·2 min readReducing seizures by removing newborn neuronsRemoving new neurons generates as a result of neurogenesis following brain injury reduced seizure activity in mouse models of mesial temporal lobe epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 25, 2019·5 min readAlzheimer’s mouse model seizures disrupt adult neurogenesisSeizures 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 11, 2019·3 min readStrobe lighting at dance music festivals linked to tripling in epileptic fit riskAn 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 10, 2019·3 min readNew research could help predict seizures before they happenSpecific 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
