How concussions may lead to epilepsy

(Society for Neuroscience) Researchers have identified a cellular response to repeated concussions that may contribute to seizures in mice like those observed following traumatic brain injury in humans. The study, published in JNeurosci, establishes a new animal model that could help improve our understanding of post-traumatic epilepsy.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news