Introduction

A new way to tackle epilepsy using gene therapy has been announced by scientists at UCL. Epileptic seizures or FITs occur when a group of neurons in one region of the brain begin to fire inappropriate salvos of nerve impulses. The condition can be controlled by drugs that damp down the activity but they can make users feel sleepy and have them struggling to concentrate. This week, we hear about the cheap material making carbon capture less resource intensive. We're also going on a special Halloween themed tour of Cambridge University's Botanic Garden.