Scientists at the University of Leeds are reporting that epilepsy may be prevented from being passed down among families by silencing the gene which causes the condition.
Scientists at the University of Leeds are reporting that epilepsy may be prevented from being passed down among families by silencing the gene which causes the condition.
The researchers studied a strain of mouse called Myshkin, which had the most severe form of inherited epilepsy.The defective gene in these mice was Atp1a3. When scientists bred mice with an extra copy of this healthy gene, the offspring of these mice were born without epilepsy.
Fits | Epilepsy | Convulsions - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
Fits or convulsions or Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, involuntary seizures and is described as a chronic neurological disorder
Fits or convulsions or Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, involuntary seizures and is described as a chronic neurological disorder
The details of the study appear in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Neurocysticercosis / Cysticercosis of Brain / Pork Tapeworm - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
Neurocysticercosis or Cysticercosis of brain is the most common cause of epilepsy and the most common parasitic infection of the brain. Neurocysticercosis is more common in the developing countries.
Neurocysticercosis or Cysticercosis of brain is the most common cause of epilepsy and the most common parasitic infection of the brain. Neurocysticercosis is more common in the developing countries.
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Animal Model of Disease may Be Helpful for Young Children With Epilepsy
Researchers have developed an animal model of infantile spasms, improving the likelihood of finding new treatments for the thousands of young children epilepsy seizures
Researchers have developed an animal model of infantile spasms, improving the likelihood of finding new treatments for the thousands of young children epilepsy seizures
Exposure to Epilepsy Drug During Pregnancy Can Increase Risk of Mental Defects in Newborns
Women with epilepsy who took the seizure drug valporate, which is marketed by Abbott Laboratories under the brand name Depakote, while pregnant increased their risk of having an infant
Women with epilepsy who took the seizure drug valporate, which is marketed by Abbott Laboratories under the brand name Depakote, while pregnant increased their risk of having an infant
