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Researchers discovered protein could be used to produce life-saving antifu
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 1 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a protein that is responsible for controlling cell growth in yeasts. Since humans and yeasts have remarkably similar cellular mechanisms, teasing out the differences presents drug developers with new targets for treatments.
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Researchers reveal how fasting affects neurons in brain
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Boston [US], September 9 (ANI): Calorie restriction has long been linked to fewer seizures in people with epilepsy. Novel research from Boston Children's Hospital helps to explain how fasting affects neurons in the brain and may pave the door for new treatments that do not require fasting or
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Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 30 (ANI): A small device that detects food craving-related brain activity in a key brain region, and responds by electrically stimulating that region, has shown promise in a pilot clinical trial in two patients with loss-of-control binge eating disorder (BED), accordi
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Medtronic launches SenSight directional lead system for deep brain stimula
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Medtronic Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic plc, today announced the launch of SenSight™ directional lead system for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy as treatment of symptoms associated with mov
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AI algorithm that recognizes anomalies in brain may help treat epilepsy
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], August 12 (ANI): An multinational research team led by UCL has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) programme that can identify minute brain anomalies that lead to epileptic seizures.
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Do you know your brain's neurons function even in sleep?
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): A new study has found that your brain is tasked with hearing sound functions even when you are sound asleep.
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Scientists reveal new device to detect brain abnormalities
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 6 (ANI): Detecting concussion, epilepsy and dementia has now become more accurate, affordable and portable as a group of scientists developed an advanced device in the new research.
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Study identifies role of unique gene associated with epilepsy, autism, dev
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 2 (ANI): According to a study, the gene that was earlier found to be the reason behind rare disorders associated with epilepsy, autism and developmental disability, now has been discovered as the key element in the formation of healthy neurons.
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Role identified for single gene linked to rare syndrome of epilepsy, autis
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 29 (ANI): A single gene that was previously found to be the driving force in a rare syndrome linked to epilepsy, autism and developmental disability has been identified as a linchpin in the formation of healthy neurons.
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Valproic acid keeps nervous system cells from growing and dividing correct
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 16 (ANI): A study reveals how epilepsy and migraine drug causes birth defects. Valproic acid, a drug used to treat epilepsy, migraine, and bipolar disorder can cause birth defects when taken during pregnancy.
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Researchers find novel approach to prevent seizures
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], April 15 (ANI): A significant advance in our understanding of epilepsy has been announced by scientists at Trinity College Dublin, who identified a potential method of preventing damaging seizure activity.
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Researchers offer advice on prescribing cannabis medicines to patients wit
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Canberra [Australia], March 9 (ANI): There's considerable interest in using cannabis-based medications to help treat drug-resistant epilepsy, but clinicians have little guidance on how or when to prescribe these products.
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