People with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) develop tumors on nerves throughout their bodies. Researchers have discovered that nerve cells with the mutation that causes NF1 are hyperexcitable and that ...

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have developed an AI system that promises to improve the detection of rare and complex cases of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition that ...

Valproic acid -- a drug used to treat epilepsy, migraine, and bipolar disorder -- can cause birth defects when taken during pregnancy. Now, a study reveals one reason why: valproic acid (VPA) puts ...

YEHUD, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CerebralRx, a newly formed spin-off of implantable neuromodulation systems developer BioControl Medical, has announced market entry with the launch of its FitNeS vagus ...

Neurological disorders affect the function of the nervous system. Common pediatric neurological disorders include ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. Neurological disorders ...

The trial clearance for Shanghai-based Unixell is another step forward for the rapidly advancing Chinese biotech ecosystem, which has invested heavily in cell and gene therapy technology.

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People with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) develop tumors on nerves throughout their bodies. These tumors are usually benign — meaning they don’t spread to other parts of the body and are not ...