Medical research
Researchers identify potential approach to controlling epileptic seizures
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have identified a potential new approach to better controlling epileptic seizures.
May 19, 2021
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Neuroscience
Electrical brain stimulation curbs epileptic seizures in rats
(HealthDay) -- Researchers report that they have created a device able to short-circuit epileptic seizures in rats.
Aug 9, 2012
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Gene mutation leads to epileptic encephalopathy symptoms, neuron death in mice
Mice with a genetic mutation that's been observed in patients with epileptic encephalopathy, a severe form of congenital epilepsy, exhibit not only the seizure, developmental and behavioral symptoms of the disorder, but also ...
Dec 17, 2021
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Human stem cell-derived neuron transplants reduce seizures in mice
McLean Hospital and Harvard Stem Cell Institute scientists have new evidence that stem cell transplantation could be a worthwhile strategy to help epileptics who do not respond to anti-seizure drugs.
Nov 6, 2014
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Genetics
Gene therapy targeting overactive brain cells could treat neurological disorders
A new treatment for neurological and psychiatric diseases, that works by reducing the excitability of overactive brain cells, has been developed by UCL researchers.
Nov 3, 2022
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Neuroscience
Regenerative cell therapy for epilepsy
Together with colleagues, veterinarian and neuroscientist Sonja Bröer has researched how regenerative cell therapies can contribute to curing or alleviating epilepsy. The work was carried out at biotechnology start-up Neurona ...
Oct 6, 2023
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Neuroscience
Neuroscientists identify cells especially vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease
Neurodegeneration, or the gradual loss of neuron function, is one of the key features of Alzheimer's disease. However, it doesn't affect all parts of the brain equally.
Apr 19, 2023
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Neuroscience
'Microlesions' in epilepsy discovered by novel technique
Using an innovative technique combining genetic analysis and mathematical modeling with some basic sleuthing, researchers have identified previously undescribed microlesions in brain tissue from epileptic patients. The millimeter-sized ...
Dec 16, 2014
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Neuroscience
Engineered flies spill secret of seizures
In a newly reported set of experiments that show the value of a particularly precise but difficult genetic engineering technique, researchers at Brown University and the University of California–Irvine have created a Drosophila ...
Oct 11, 2012
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Medical research
Researchers use improved imaging technique; discover a better approach to diagnosing epilepsy
Using state-of-the-art, 7 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers may have uncovered a better approach to diagnosing epilepsy.
Aug 1, 2011
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