# Novel gene therapy lets drug dampen brain cell activity, reducing seizures

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1 outlet covering · First listed: Science, Nov 5, 2026, 10:00 PM · Read it: <https://www.science.org/content/article/novel-gene-therapy-lets-drug-dampen-brain-cell-activity-reducing-seizures>

In first clinical result using “chemogenetic” strategy, a team in China treated three patients to control epilepsy

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- Nov 5, 2026, 10:00 PM: [Novel gene therapy lets drug dampen brain cell activity, reducing seizures](<https://www.science.org/content/article/novel-gene-therapy-lets-drug-dampen-brain-cell-activity-reducing-seizures>) — Science (Scientific journal, United States)
  In first clinical result using “chemogenetic” strategy, a team in China treated three patients to control epilepsy