We are currently developing small molecule Nav1.1 activators that increase Nav1.1 currents and interneuron - dependent gamma oscillations in vitro and in vivo to develop novel therapies for conditions with impaired interneuron function, including AD and Dravet syndrome. (gladstone.org)
Fast gamma oscillations are thought to be involved in consciousness. (newscientist.com)
After examining functional MRI and electroencephalographic results of thirteen people with autism and thirteen people showing no specific troubles, researchers noticed that gamma and theta waves activity did not engage synergistically in the group with autism: theta waves activity fails to track speech modulations and the regulation of gamma oscillations, essential for deciphering the detailed spoken content of words, does not occur. (sciencedaily.com)