Researchers have identified a new mechanism for influencing ion channels in epilepsy.… READ MORE…
NEW RAY OF LIGHT FOR EPILEPSY RESEARCH
Researchers believe a new technique tested on flies could be applied to humans to stop epilepsy in its tracks, if treated early enough.… READ MORE…
A SWITCH FOR EPILEPSY
Researchers have decoded a central signal cascade associated with epileptic seizures.… READ MORE…
ANTI-EPILEPSY DRUG COULD TREAT CERTAIN NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
A new study reports the anti-epilepsy drug ethosuximide appears to have protective effects in certain models of neurodegenerative diseases.… READ MORE…
MUTATION IN GENETIC ENCODING BEHIND INFANT EPILEPSY
Researchers discover a new mechanism that appears to be responsible for infant epilepsy. … READ MORE…
HOW MUSIC CAN HELP PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY
According to researchers, brainwaves of people with epilepsy appear to synchronize with music. They believe music could possibly be used as an intervention for those with the disorder.… READ MORE…
HUMAN AMYGDALA STIMULATED BY RESEARCHERS TO GAIN INSIGHT INTO SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH IN EPILEPSY
For the first time, researchers have successfully stimulated a human amygdala and recorded breathing loss. Their research provides important insight into SUDEP.… READ MORE…
MEDICAL MARIJUANA LIQUID COULD HELP TREAT SEVERE EPILEPSY IN CHILDREN
Researchers report cannabidiol could help treat children with severe epilepsy who have not responded to other therapies.… READ MORE…
A NEW CAUSE OF TEMPORAL LOBE EPILEPSY DISCOVERED
Researchers report astrocyte uncoupling could be a cause of temporal lobe epilepsy.… READ MORE…
ANTI EPILEPSY DRUG PRESERVES BRAIN FUNCTION AFTER STROKE
A new study reports an anti-epilepsy drug could reduce the debilitating impact of strokes.… READ MORE…
OPTOGENETICS: IDENTIFYING NEW TARGETS FOR EPILEPSY INTERVENTION
A new study explores the reliability of optogenetics as an intervention for temporal lobe epilepsy. … READ MORE…
A NEW GENETIC CAUSE FOR A PROGRESSIVE FORM OF EPILEPSY IDENTIFIED
A new study reports researchers have identified a new gene implicated in a progressive form of epilepsy. … READ MORE…
