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Gene protective against fruit fly heat-induced seizures may explain some human seizures

August 8, 2019 by

Researchers identified a gene in fruit flies that helps prevent the hyperexcitability of specific neurons that trigger seizures. In humans, mutations in the gene may be linked to seizures associated with Long QT Syndrome.

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