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Site For Alcohol's Action In The Brain Discovered
Alcohol's inebriating
effects are familiar to
almost everyone. But the
molecular details of
alcohol's impact on brain
activity remain a mystery. A
... > full story
Paralyzed People Using Computers, Amputees Controlling Bionic Limbs, With Microelectrodes On (Not In) Brain
Experimental devices that
read brain signals have
helped paralyzed people use
computers and may let
amputees control bionic
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'Singing Brain' Offers Epilepsy And Schizophrenia Clues
Studying the way a person's
brain "sings" could improve
our understanding of
conditions such as epilepsy
and schizophrenia and help
develop better treatments,
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Human Brain Can Recognize Objects Much Faster Than Some Have Thought
Some experts believe that
vision isn't possible
without feedback from higher
levels of the brain, but a
study now demonstrates that
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Health Benefits Of Molecule Associated With Male Sexual Arousal Examined
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Researchers Tackle Childhood Epilepsy
June 23, 2009 — Researchers have discovered a potential new way to treat childhood epilepsy using a widely available therapeutic drug. In the first use of a mouse model of cortical dysplasia, they introduced the ... > full story -
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Innovative Surgical Technique Gives Hope To Patients Suffering From Refractory Epilepsy
June 19, 2009 — Clinicians have perfected an operation, which was previously considered too dangerous, to control refractory insular epilepsy, using an innovative microsurgery technique. According to a recent study, ... > full story -
Findings In Epilepsy Gene In Animals May Guide Treatment Directions For Infants
June 7, 2009 — Researchers studying a difficult-to-treat form of childhood epilepsy called infantile spasms have developed a line of mice that experiences seizures with features closely resembling those occurring ... > full story -
Drug's Epilepsy-prevention Effect May Be Widely Applicable
June 5, 2009 — A drug with potential to prevent epilepsy caused by a genetic condition may also help prevent more common forms of epilepsy caused by brain ... > full story -
Camphor, Found In Some Pest Control Products, May Cause Seizures In Children
May 7, 2009 — Inappropriate use of camphor-containing products may be a common and under-appreciated cause of seizures in young children, according to a new study. The study calls for efforts to educate ... > full story -
Drug Prevents Seizure Progression In Model Of Epilepsy
May 5, 2009 — Researchers have identified a new anticonvulsant compound that has the potential to stop the development of epilepsy. The research discovery builds on previous work identifying a specific molecular ... > full story -
Restless Legs Syndrome: New Treatment Improves Sleep
April 30, 2009 — A drug widely used to treat seizures and anxiety appears to be an effective treatment for restless legs syndrome and helps people with the disorder get a better night's sleep, according to a new ... > full story -
Gene Brings Together Animal And Human Research In Alcoholism Among Those With European Ancestry
April 28, 2009 — An important genetic study has identified vital new information concerning alcoholism in subjects with European ancestry. Research findings indicate that alcohol dependence is highly inheritable, ... > full story -
Lithium And The Brain: New Light On Bipolar Treatment Drugs
April 27, 2009 — New research suggests a possible pathway for the operation of lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder. It offers potential for new perspectives on the genetics of bipolar disorder and the ... > full story
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