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Israeli scientists develop method to measure crucial gene activity in brain
Jerusalem, Feb 25: Israeli researchers have developed a method to measure the activity of a crucial cell-division gene in the brain, Tel Aviv University said in a statement on Tuesday.
1 in 5 newborns with neonatal seizures to develop epilepsy by age one: Study
New Delhi, Feb 19: One in five or 20 per cent of newborns with neonatal seizures will go on to develop epilepsy by age one, finds a study on Wednesday.
New gene therapy offers hope for rare epilepsy in children
New Delhi, Feb 15: A team of researchers has developed a new gene therapy for children with Dravet syndrome -- a rare type of epilepsy in children.
Indian-origin researcher finds gene behind autism and seizures
New York, Jan 9: A team of researchers, led by Indian-origin neuroscientist Viji Santhakumar, has found a gene that contributes to the development of behavioural changes associated with autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.