Exploring the Role of GRIN2B Mutations in Epilepsy and Brain Development

By: Caimen Wigington Exploring the Role of GRIN2B Mutations in Epilepsy and Brain Development Mutations in the GRIN2B gene, which provides instructions for making a protein that forms part of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, are increasingly linked to epilepsy and other brain-related disorders. The NMDA receptor acts like a gate in brain cells, allowing charged […]
Bulimia Nervosa and Epilepsy

By: Catherine Joachin What is bulimia nervosa? Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of binge eating followed by periods of purging (Mayo Clinic, 2024). Purging refers to the act of forcefully expelling food from the body through self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives and other medications in an attempt to […]
Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Disconnection in Epilepsy

By: Marae R. Laws TPO Disconnection in Epilepsy I. Introduction The complexity of epilepsy extends beyond seizures, involving structural and functional disruptions in the brain that affect cognition and quality of life. One such disruption involves the Temporo-Parieto-Occipital (TPO) junction, a critical hub for integrating sensory information, spatial awareness, and higher cognitive functions. In epilepsy, […]