https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/epilepsy/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:28:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/epilepsy/ 32 32 66008408 https://neurosciencenews.com/kcnq-potassium-channel-epilepsy-30240/ https://neurosciencenews.com/kcnq-potassium-channel-epilepsy-30240/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:28:27 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115170 New research reveals that dysfunctional potassium channels fail to reach the brain's "signal tower," explaining why some genetic mutations lead to severe epilepsy.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/kcnq-potassium-channel-epilepsy-30240/feed/ 0 115170 https://neurosciencenews.com/seizure-memory-sleep-consolidation-30179/ https://neurosciencenews.com/seizure-memory-sleep-consolidation-30179/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:51:09 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114927 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.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/seizure-memory-sleep-consolidation-30179/feed/ 0 114927 https://neurosciencenews.com/developing-brain-rhythm-networks-30147/ https://neurosciencenews.com/developing-brain-rhythm-networks-30147/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:50:33 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114780 Researchers have developed a high-speed "neuron-on-a-plate" system that successfully mimics the complex electrical rhythms of the developing human brain.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/developing-brain-rhythm-networks-30147/feed/ 0 114780 https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-conductors-protein-handshake-synapses-30085/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:34:38 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114505 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.]]> 114505 https://neurosciencenews.com/consciousness-epilepsy-sleep-29828/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:42:26 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=113442 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. ]]> 113442 https://neurosciencenews.com/seizures-ftd-neurology-29193/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:38:04 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=110599 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. ]]> 110599 https://neurosciencenews.com/rnu2-2-neurodevelopment-genetics-28617/ Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:19:17 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=108669 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. ]]> 108669 https://neurosciencenews.com/asd-genetics-epilepsy-28336/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:04:49 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=107446 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. ]]> 107446 https://neurosciencenews.com/mini-brains-mitochondria-28245/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 14:27:36 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=107041 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.]]> 107041 https://neurosciencenews.com/antiseizure-neuropharmacology-neurodevelopment-28063/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:43:25 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=106233 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.]]> 106233 https://neurosciencenews.com/rapamycin-pregnancy-epilepsy-27752/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:55:56 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=104967 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. ]]> 104967 https://neurosciencenews.com/genetics-bipolar-epilepsy-27729/ https://neurosciencenews.com/genetics-bipolar-epilepsy-27729/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:47:33 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=104868 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.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/genetics-bipolar-epilepsy-27729/feed/ 1 104868