Toxin Triggers Epilepsy In Sea Lions And Humans

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Toxin Triggers Epilepsy In Sea Lions And Humans

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Just one exposure to the algal toxin domoic acid can trigger epilepsy in sea lions and humans. NOAA scientist John Ramsdell discusses the one known human case of epilepsy from domoic acid poisoning, and what scientists can learn from similar cases of epilepsy in sea lions.

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