Genetics, Rare Epilepsies, Treatment
A new study from the Epi25 Collaborative, a group of over 200 researchers around the world working to uncover the genetic basis of epilepsy, has revealed new potential targets for treatment, both shared by and unique to different subtypes of epilepsy.
Genetics
A new study from the Epi25 Collaborative, a group of over 200 researchers around the world working to uncover the genetic basis of epilepsy, has revealed new potential targets for treatment, both shared by and unique to different subtypes of epilepsy.
Genetics, Pediatric Epilepsy
In this study, researchers demonstrated that loss of function of the TRIO gene impairs interneuron migration, a key process in the formation of the cerebral cortex.
Genetics, Rare Epilepsies
Study finds long non-coding RNA may regulate genetic disorders.
Study finds that heatwaves may be associated with an increase in abnormal brain activity among people with epilepsy.
"The findings of this study suggest that maternal influenza infection during pregnancy might increase the risk of childhood seizures, especially febrile seizures, but not epilepsy."
New research shows that first-generation antihistamines are linked to a 22% higher risk for seizures in children.
Mechanisms, Tech/AI, Treatment
Researchers lead by recent CURE Epilepsy Taking Flight awardee Rachel June Smith built patient-specific network models from interictal intracranial electroencephalogram (iEEG) results to test whether a new, virtual approach using less-invasive stimulation methods could reveal information about the underlying brain network and identify highly excitable regions.
Tech/AI, Treatment
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Massachusetts General Hospital are testing a method to electrically stimulate the central thalamus (CT), which is located deep in the brain. This method of stimulation, called CT-deep brain stimulation (DBS), can help arouse subjects from unconscious states induced by traumatic brain injury or anesthesia and can boost cognition and performance in awake animals. However, it can also result in seizures.
