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- High Definition Neuropixels Probes Reveal Predictable Warning Signals Before Debilitating Epilepsy Brain Blips
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Medical News
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered that brief bursts of abnormal brain activity in epilepsy patients, known as interictal epileptiform discharges, follow a predictable...
- Japanese Researchers Discover First Potassium Gated Ion Channel Acting as a Molecular Switch
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Research
Scientists have identified Alka, an ion channel in fruit flies that opens and closes in response to extracellular potassium ions acting as a ligand. The discovery suggests a simila...
- New Study Links Poor Sleep to Five-Fold Dementia Risk Increase for Focal Epilepsy Patients
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Medical News
Research involving over 480,000 participants indicates that individuals with focal epilepsy who experience poor sleep face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia. The s...
- European Researchers Identify Molecular Keyhole in TRPM3 Ion Channel Linked to Epilepsy and Chronic Pain
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Medical News
A collaborative study by VIB, VUB, and KU Leuven has uncovered a precise binding pocket within the TRPM3 ion channel that dictates pain signaling and neurological health. The findi...
- Singapore student Abigail Chua manages rare MERRF syndrome after inheriting genetic condition from mother
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Asia
Abigail Chua, a 20-year-old art student, is navigating the complexities of Myoclonic Epilepsy with Ragged-Red Fibres syndrome, a rare mitochondrial disorder. The condition, which a...
- New Survey Reveals 70 Percent of Americans Unaware of Critical Role Brain Donation Plays in Advancing Autism Research
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Research
A study by Autism BrainNet highlights a significant gap between the high public support for autism research and the lack of awareness regarding postmortem brain donation. Findings...
- UTHealth Houston Researchers Overturn Traditional Brain Hub Theories by Mapping Multi-Regional Language Communication Networks
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Health
A study led by Dr. Nitin Tandon has identified that human language comprehension relies on rapid, multi-regional conversations across the brain rather than a single conceptual hub....
- SynGAP Research Fund rebrands as CURE SYNGAP1 to accelerate therapeutic development for rare genetic disorders
Published: Mar 21, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
The SynGAP Research Fund (SRF) has officially transitioned to the name CURE SYNGAP1 to better align its public identity with its mission of delivering disease-modifying treatments....
- NYU Researchers Pioneer Noninvasive Radio Frequency Technique to Modulate Deep Brain Activity and Treat Neurological Disorders
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
Scientists at NYU Langone Health have introduced Transcranial Radio Frequency Stimulation (TRFS), a breakthrough method that uses precise radio waves to suppress or excite neural s...
- American Academy of Neurology Issues Expert Consensus on Integrating Consumer Wearables into Modern Neurological Diagnostic and Treatment Frameworks
Published: Mar 13, 2026
Section: Research
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has published new guidance in Neurology® regarding the use of non-FDA cleared wearable devices, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers, f...
- Long-Term US Study Confirms Neurodevelopmental Risks of Valproate in Pregnancy While Validating Safety of Alternative Epilepsy Medications
Published: Mar 13, 2026
Section: Medical News
A comprehensive analysis of two decades of US insurance data has reinforced the link between prenatal valproate exposure and disorders such as ADHD and autism. The study, published...
- Lancet Neurology Review Decodes Keto-Epilepsy Link to Pioneer New Metabolic Drugs for Seizure Management
Published: Mar 13, 2026
Section: Health
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz and UT Southwestern have published a comprehensive review detailing how ketogenic diets stabilize brain energy systems and redu...