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China trial shows 92.6% seizure reduction with new epilepsy therapy

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Researchers in China have conducted the first human trial of a chemogenetic therapy aimed at controlling epilepsy. The experimental treatment, which uses genetically modified cells to respond to a specific drug, successfully reduced seizure frequency by 92.6% in participants with refractory epilepsy. This novel approach offers a potential alternative for patients who do not respond to conventional medications or surgical interventions. AI

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China trial shows 92.6% seizure reduction with new epilepsy therapy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Shi Huang ·

    A kill switch for epilepsy? China cuts seizures by 92.6% in first human chemogenetic trial

    For people living with refractory epilepsy, the brain is like a city that can suffer a blackout any time lightning strikes. Without warning, an abnormal neural discharge can sweep through the intracranial circuits, leaving behind convulsions, loss of consciousness and years of li…

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