FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2016·5 min readEpilepsy: Why Do Seizures Sometimes Continue After Surgery?A new study highlights the potential reasons why many patients with severe epilepsy still continue to experience seizures even after surgery.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 29, 2016·5 min readTracking The Unexpected Mechanisms of MemoryA new study sheds light on the unexpected molecular mechanisms in place for memories to form.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 8, 2016·4 min readSome Psychotic Disorders May Be Induced by Drugs Designed to Combat Epilepsy’s EffectsAccording to researchers, some anti-epileptics drugs may also induce psychosis in some patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 26, 2016·4 min readBrain Signals Between Seizures May Explain Memory Problems in Those With EpilepsyAccording to a new study, epileptic patients brains send signals that create empty memories in the period of time between seizures and normalcy.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 13, 2016·3 min readSeen That Before: What Causes Déjà Vu?Researchers investigate why we experience episodes of déjà vu.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 26, 2015·4 min readA Switch for EpilepsyResearchers have decoded a central signal cascade associated with epileptic seizures.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
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
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·November 6, 2014·4 min readGhost Illusion Created in the LabManipulating sensorimotor input, researchers invoke a 'ghostly' illusion for study participants.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 19, 2013·3 min readStudy Finds Altered Brain Connections in Epilepsy PatientsPatients with temporal lobe epilepsy have widespread, abnormal connections in their brains. The finding could provide new clues for diagnosis and treatment, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 30, 2013·3 min readBrain Connectivity Can Predict Epilepsy Surgery OutcomesResearchers have identified a new and more accurate way to determine which portions of the brain suffer from epilepsy. The information could provide patients and doctors with better information as to whether temporal lobe surgery will provide the best treatment outcome.Read More
