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·March 4, 2026·7 min read

Epilepsy Mutations Leave Potassium Channels Stranded

New research reveals that dysfunctional potassium channels fail to reach the brain's "signal tower," explaining why some genetic mutations lead to severe epilepsy.

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·February 23, 2026·7 min read

Brain May Treat Seizures As Memories

The brain is a master at learning, but sometimes it learns the wrong things. Scientists find that sleep after a seizure acts as a "save button" for epilepsy.

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·February 18, 2026·10 min read

New Human Neuron Networks Decode Developing Brain Rhythms

Researchers have developed a high-speed "neuron-on-a-plate" system that successfully mimics the complex electrical rhythms of the developing human brain.

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·January 13, 2026·3 min read

Brain Conductors Find Precise Connection to Target Cells via Protein Handshake

Researchers identify two key proteins that allow chandelier cells to connect with excitatory neurons. This "handshake" regulates brain signals and, when disrupted, may lead to epilepsy or autism.

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·October 17, 2025·6 min read

Can a Disconnected Brain Be Conscious?

A new study reveals that sleep-like slow-wave brain activity can persist for years in surgically disconnected brain hemispheres of awake epilepsy patients. Using EEG recordings, researchers found that the isolated cortex exhibits patterns similar to deep sleep, anesthesia, or vegetative states—suggesting absent or reduced awareness.

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·June 3, 2025·6 min read

Seizures Often Precede Dementia in FTD

A large new study finds that epileptic seizures are significantly more common in patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) than previously believed. In some cases, seizures occurred up to 10 years before an FTD diagnosis, highlighting a potentially overlooked early symptom.

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·April 12, 2025·4 min read

Newly Discovered Gene Mutation Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Researchers have identified mutations in the non-coding gene RNU2-2 as a cause of a newly defined neurodevelopmental disorder, often accompanied by severe epilepsy. The discovery sheds light on the critical role of small non-coding genes in brain development and could affect thousands of families globally.

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·January 8, 2025·5 min read

Single Gene Links Autism, Epilepsy via Brain Circuit Development

The gene neuropilin2 regulates inhibitory neuron migration and excitatory neuron connections, essential for balanced brain activity. A study revealed that deleting neuropilin2 disrupts inhibitory circuits, leading to autism-like behaviors and a higher seizure risk.

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·December 14, 2024·3 min read

Mini-Brains Reveal New Insights Into Mitochondrial Brain Disorders

Researchers have created mini-brains to study how mitochondrial failure impacts brain cells, opening new possibilities for treating severe conditions like epilepsy. These brain organoids mimic real disease processes, allowing scientists to observe mitochondrial dysfunction and test potential treatments.

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·November 15, 2024·5 min read

Antiseizure Drugs in Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Risks

Research suggests that certain antiseizure medications taken during pregnancy may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions in children. Drugs like valproate, topiramate, and carbamazepine were associated with specific risks, including autism and intellectual disability, while lamotrigine was found to pose little to no additional risk.

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·October 2, 2024·4 min read

Safer Epilepsy Treatment for Pregnant Women with Drug Combo

Rapamycin could counteract the harmful effects of Sodium Valproate, a common epilepsy medication, on fetal spinal cord development. Sodium Valproate is widely prescribed but poses risks during pregnancy, causing spinal malformations in fetuses.

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·September 30, 2024·4 min read

Shared Genetics Found in Bipolar Disorder and Epilepsy

A new study reveals a genetic connection between bipolar disorder type I (BD-I) and epilepsy, showing shared genetic variants and a causal relationship between the two conditions. Researchers discovered six genomic loci linked to both disorders and highlighted the role of the SP4 gene, which may be key in treating both illnesses.

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy Mutations Leave Potassium Channels Stranded

Brain May Treat Seizures As Memories

New Human Neuron Networks Decode Developing Brain Rhythms

Brain Conductors Find Precise Connection to Target Cells via Protein Handshake

Can a Disconnected Brain Be Conscious?

Seizures Often Precede Dementia in FTD

Newly Discovered Gene Mutation Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Single Gene Links Autism, Epilepsy via Brain Circuit Development

Mini-Brains Reveal New Insights Into Mitochondrial Brain Disorders

Antiseizure Drugs in Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Risks

Safer Epilepsy Treatment for Pregnant Women with Drug Combo

Shared Genetics Found in Bipolar Disorder and Epilepsy

Mapping the Short-Term Plasticity of Working Memory

Closing Your Eyes Could Muffle Your Hearing

Mapping Gene Activity in the Living Human Brain

Brain’s Clogged Pipes: A Surprising New Link to Hallucinations

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