MIT study finds neurons in epilepsy patients that only respond to singingInstrumental music or human speech had no impact on the same group of neurons. By A. Khalid, 02.23.2022
CD Projekt Red plans to address Cyberpunk 2077's epilepsy triggersThe team will implement a 'permanent solution' as soon as possible.By K. Holt, 12.08.2020
TikTok will add a flashing imagery filter to address epilepsy concernsUsers have the option of blocking all clips with flashing imagery in settings.By D. Cooper, 11.24.2020
Researchers say they can predict epileptic seizures an hour in advanceTheir wearable device uses machine learning algorithms to analyze EEG signals.By K. Holt, 09.29.2020
Twitter blocks animated PNGs to keep trolls from using them to trigger seizures (updated)You’ll still be able to use GIFs when you feel the need to share your favorite screencaps. By I. Bonifacic, 12.23.2019
Researchers develop an AI system with near-perfect seizure predictionIt's 99.6 accurate detecting seizures up to an hour before they happen.By D. Hardawar, 11.15.2019
Facebook is inching closer to a think-to-type computer systemThere's a long way to go to 100 word-per-minute mental typing, though. By S. Dent, 07.31.2019
Smart arm bracelet warns of nighttime epileptic seizuresNightwatch could save lives without the hassles of other sensors.By J. Fingas, 10.29.2018
FDA approves its first marijuana-derived drugEpidiolex can reduce the frequency of epileptic seizures.By K. Filippidis, 06.26.2018
Researchers create less invasive method for placing brain electrodesIt could help improve treatments for conditions like epilepsy.By M. Locklear, 12.18.2017
We're not getting Luke Skywalker's prosthetics any time soonYou've got about as good a chance inventing a lightsaber.By A. Tarantola, 05.23.2017
FBI apprehends troll for seizure-inducing Twitter attack'It sends a message that there is no free shot against journalists.'By T. Seppala, 03.17.2017
'Vanity Fair' editor sues Twitter troll for giving him a seizureThe user tweeted an animation at the editor that triggered his epilepsy. By M. Moon, 12.17.2016
Brain-fixing injectable wires will soon be tested on humansDoctors will use it to perform experiments on people with epilepsy.By M. Moon, 10.14.2016
Implantable computer chip could spot seizures before they startThe wetware would work in tandem with the patient's grey matter.By A. Tarantola, 04.07.2016
Scientists predict human thought in real time, nearly every timeResearchers at the University of Washington tracked perception at the speed of thought.By J. Conditt, 01.29.2016