Researchers have identified a cellular response to repeated concussions that may contribute to seizures in mice. A unique population of astrocytes responded to these injuries, leading to spontaneous recurrent seizures in some mice within one month. This study establishes a new animal model for post-traumatic epilepsy research.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- How concussions may lead to epilepsy Society for Neuroscience · Jan 21, 2019 · first to report
- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists link concussions to epilepsy development Virginia Tech · Jan 22, 2019