Recent Research

A new study has shed light on how genetic factors can help predict the likelihood of developing epilepsy, a neurological disorder that affects about 1% of the global population, particularly children and the elderly. The research focused on polygenic risk scores (PRSs), which measure the cumulative effect of multiple genetic variants on an individual’s risk…

The research article delves into the role of the GNAO1 gene, which encodes a protein called Gαo. Mutations in this gene can lead to severe developmental issues in children, including developmental delays, seizures, and involuntary movements. The researchers sought to understand how Gαo functions in the brain, particularly when its activity is disrupted. To do…