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New imaging system documents seizures in real time

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By Leigh Hataway
| University of Georgia
A seizure is a sudden, overwhelming wave of electrical energy passing through the brain in a matter of seconds — so fast, in fact, that it’s been nearly impossible to fully capture where these electrical bursts originate, how they move and where they stop. Using zebrafish larvae, the go-to animal model for neuroscience research, the researchers captured images of a seizure making its way through the brain.
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UGA scientists need your help to stop an invasive hornet

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By Maria Lameiras, Leigh Hataway
| Cultivating Curiosity
Georgia Department of Agriculture and UGA experts encourage resident and beekeeper surveillance to help narrow search areas and shorten response times. This is a preserved yellow-legged hornet in the UGA Bee Program lab. (Submitted photo) Early detection of yellow-legged hornets in Georgia is critical to protecting honey bees and agriculture: Identifying and reporting sightings in spring helps eliminate queens before colonies grow and reduces long-term ecological and economic damage.
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UGA study finds marigolds could become a new plant protein

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By Leigh Hataway
| The Augusta Chronicle Verified
Marigold protein is comparable to quinoa and remains stable at high temperatures, making it suitable for baking. The flower's proteins may also add umami flavor and act as an emulsifier in foods like salad dressings. Researchers caution that only specific species, like Calendula and Tagetes, are edible. As demand for new plant-based protein sources grows, a study from the University of Georgia suggests the next big thing may be in a pot in your backyard: marigolds.
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