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Epilepsy is a group of disorders marked by problems in the normal functioning of the brain. These problems can produce seizures, unusual body movements, a loss of consciousness or changes in consciousness, as well as mental problems or problems with the senses.
Largest Genetic Study Discovers Specific DNA Changes That Increase Risk of Epilepsy

Largest Genetic Study Discovers Specific DNA Changes That Increase Risk of Epilepsy

The Evolution of Epilepsy and Potential Cure: A New Study

The Evolution of Epilepsy and Potential Cure: A New Study

New Class of Brain Inhibitory Neurons May Contribute to Autism and Schizophrenia

New Class of Brain Inhibitory Neurons May Contribute to Autism and Schizophrenia

Developing a Fluorescent Sensor to Visualize Neuronal Self-Connectivity

Developing a Fluorescent Sensor to Visualize Neuronal Self-Connectivity

Rescue Treatment Found From Plant Extracts for People With Ataxia

Rescue Treatment Found From Plant Extracts for People With Ataxia

Miniaturized Sensor System can Detect Specific Seizure Gases

Miniaturized Sensor System can Detect Specific Seizure Gases

Online Prediction Modeling Tool to Help Advance Scientific Discoveries

Online Prediction Modeling Tool to Help Advance Scientific Discoveries

High-Resolution, Stable Brain Stimulation by Ultraflexible Nanoelectrodes

High-Resolution, Stable Brain Stimulation by Ultraflexible Nanoelectrodes

TTUHSC Professor Awarded NIH Grant for Potassium Channel Study

TTUHSC Professor Awarded NIH Grant for Potassium Channel Study

Study Uncovers Somatic Mutations That Play a Role in Common Form of Adult Epilepsy

Study Uncovers Somatic Mutations That Play a Role in Common Form of Adult Epilepsy

Study Uncovers a Protein-Protein Interaction Related to Parkinson's Disease

Study Uncovers a Protein-Protein Interaction Related to Parkinson's Disease

DSCAM Gene Triplication Causes Excessive Inhibitory Signaling in the Brain of Down Syndrome Mouse

DSCAM Gene Triplication Causes Excessive Inhibitory Signaling in the Brain of Down Syndrome Mouse

MIT Researchers Identify Brain Cells Most Susceptible to Neurodegeneration

MIT Researchers Identify Brain Cells Most Susceptible to Neurodegeneration

Study expands understanding of PAK1-related IDDMSSD

Study expands understanding of PAK1-related IDDMSSD

Learning how the brain makes choices could help better understand neurological disorders

Learning how the brain makes choices could help better understand neurological disorders

Accelerating the structure-guided discovery of chemogenetic tools

Accelerating the structure-guided discovery of chemogenetic tools

How the immune response in the brain aggravates epilepsy

How the immune response in the brain aggravates epilepsy

IGSF3-mediated potassium dysregulation drives glioma-related epilepsy

IGSF3-mediated potassium dysregulation drives glioma-related epilepsy

Researchers use supercomputer to unveil new methods for DNA mosaic recognition

Researchers use supercomputer to unveil new methods for DNA mosaic recognition

Genetic cause behind novel DEE syndrome discovered

Genetic cause behind novel DEE syndrome discovered