Potassium KCNQ2/3 channels are crucial for suppressing the excitability of brain cells, or neurons. When these channels don't work properly, they can cause specific types of epilepsy like benign ...

Researchers discover that KCNQ2/3 potassium channels must be functional to reach their proper location in the brain, with major implications for treating epilepsy.

iEEG is a procedure that measures brain activity by placing electrodes directly on or inside the brain. This detailed information is crucial for diagnosing and treating conditions like epilepsy, where ...

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (08/27/2024) — Published in the Journal of Neural Engineering, a research team led by the University of Minnesota Medical School evaluated the reliability of human experts in ...

This diagram relates to research, “The Interictal Suppression Hypothesis in focal epilepsy: network-level supporting evidence” published in the journal Brain. A multidisciplinary group of ...