Minnesota teen builds low-cost system that cut seizure recurrence 70% in model

Evan Morris, a teenager from Minnesota, has developed a low-cost system designed to study and suppress seizure recurrence. The project utilizes sonogenetics and a computer-controlled closed-loop detection method to monitor neurological activity, successfully reducing seizure recurrence by 70 percent in experimental models involving worms.

The innovation, which earned Morris a significant award, represents a novel application of ultrasound technology in a controlled laboratory setting. By integrating biological models with automated detection, the system provides a potential framework for future research into seizure management and therapeutic intervention.