Researchers from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, have found that a rare gene mutation alters brain development in mice, impairing memory and disrupting the communication between nerve cells. They also show memory problems could be improved by transplanting a specific type of nerve cell into the brain. The findings were published today […]
A large international research team has discovered a new genetic cause for a severe, difficult-to-treat childhood epilepsy syndrome. Spontaneous mutations in one gene disrupt the flow of calcium in brain cells, resulting in epileptic overactivity. The team’s research in patients also found clues to potential medical treatments for the rare condition. “Even though variants in […]
Scientists from the University of Utah, USA, under the leadership of doctor of philosophy Aaron Quinlan has conducted a new study that is associated with the occurrence of early infantile epileptic encephalopathy . These seizures occur in the first months of a child’s life,and late diagnosis of the disease and improper treatment can lead to […]
Genetic research reveals new insights into severe childhood epilepsy In a new study on children with severe forms of epilepsy, researchers have found the genetic copying mistake that causes the severe epilepsy in children can be found in their parents who do not have epilepsy. “The research findings are important for reproductive counselling […]
Mosaic variations in the cells of a parent may explain why childhood epilepsy strikes twice in some families Advances in genetic testing offer new insights to parents who have a child with a rare but serious form of epilepsy, epileptic encephalopathy (EE), found in one of about every 2,000 births and characterized by developmental […]
Myth: No medical tests can determine if a child will develop epilepsy in the future. Truth: This is false. Epilepsy is a nervous system disorder that is seen among many children and young teens. Although epilepsy can be treated with medications, young children with epilepsy are more likely to have a neuro-developmental disorder that […]
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