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Epilepsy: gene therapy technique targeting overactive brain cells shows promise in treating drug-resistant form of the condition

Something like 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. While the majority of these people are able to use medications to manage and prevent their seizures, around one-third don’t respond well to these treatments. In such cases, the only option available to bring seizures under control is to remove the part…

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2022

Boxing star placed in coma after suffering bleed on his brain in brutal defeat

Aidos Yerbossynuly fought David Morrell in a brutal fight in Minneapolis last weekend, with the Kazakh star sustaining huge damage in the final-round stoppage

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

‘I came second in everything’: Martin Kemp on Spandau Ballet, George Michael and stepping out of his brother’s shadow

The bass player publishes his third book this month, reflecting on life in one of the 80s biggest bands. He talks about recovering from two brain tumours, acting and why he would like to apologise to Tony Hadley

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022

Dangerous Liaisons review – a classic novel becomes Gossip Girl in powdered wigs

Yes, the script for this adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos’ book is terrible. Sure, the French accents are ropey. Never mind – park your brain at the door and enjoy the ride

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2022

'A virus made me think it was the 1970s - I couldn't look in the mirror and was alarmed by today's prices'

"I slowly came to terms with the real middle-aged and married-with-children 'me'. I effectively had to relearn who I was"

Manchester Evening News · Nov 6, 2022

Causeway review – wounds run deep in delicate psychological drama

Jennifer Lawrence gives a phenomenal performance as a US soldier who heals in more ways than one while recovering from a brain injury

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022

Woman given a year to live will 'die happy' after meeting her first grandchild

Jacqui Armor, from Leeds, was told she had terminal brain cancer but she has said she will "die happy" after reaching her 60th birthday and meeting her first grandchild

Daily Mirror · Nov 5, 2022

The hidden Covid side-effect dubbed 'a silent killer' by experts

Researchers say they have found a reaction to the virus which has no symptoms but which can be slowly damaging a vital part of the brain

Dublin Live · Nov 5, 2022

Scots couple hail 'lifeline' charity after son diagnosed with rare condition

Louise and David Countenay received a call that revealed that Adam had Sturge-Weber syndrome, an extremely rare condition that affects the brain, eyes and skin.

Daily Record · Nov 5, 2022

Ofsted issue update on investigation after baby suffers 'life-changing brain injury' at nursery

A woman in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and child cruelty but was later bailed

Manchester Evening News · Nov 5, 2022