Inhibiting epileptic activity in the brain – Science Codex

Epileptic seizures often originate in small, localized areas of the brain where neurons abnormally fire in unison. These electrical impulses disrupt proper brain functioning and cause seizures. But what makes regions where seizures start different from parts of the brain where electrical impulses remain normal? More importantly, what prevents these epileptic centers from growing?
The answer to these questions may lie in a new discovery by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. J…

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