Treating Seizure-prone Fruit Flies (IMAGE) The Journal of Visualized Experiments Caption Dr. Kuehner and his lab have discovered that metformin, a drug commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes, is effective in reducing seizures in seizure-prone fruit flies. Credit <I>JoVE</I>, the <I>Journal of Visualized Experiments</I> Usage Restrictions Credit <I>JoVE</I>, the <I>Journal of Visualized Experiments</I> License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.