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A Mechanism Underlying Most Common Cause Of Epileptic Seizures Revealed

ESTUDIO: LOS MISMOS GENES IMPULSAN MUCHOS PROBLEMAS PSIQUIÁTRICOS

An interdisciplinary study shows that neurons carrying somatic mutations in MTOR can lead to focal epileptogenesis via non-cell-autonomous hyperexcitability of nearby nonmutated neurons During fetal development, cells should migrate to the outer edge of the brain to form critical connections for information transfer and regulation in the body. When even a few cells fail to …

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CBD May Help To Treat Epileptic Seizures

CBD May Help To Treat Epileptic Seizures

Epilepsy is one of the many medical conditions that CBD (cannabidiol) may help treat. Over the last few years, CBD, a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant, has become a popular topic of discussion in health and wellness platforms. The continuing legalization of medical marijuana in various places partly contributes to CBD’s mainstream reception. However, …

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