Atonic Seizures
By: Iris Zhao Photo Credit: The Defeating Epilepsy Foundation Atonic Seizures What are Atonic Seizures? Atonic seizures are known as “drop seizures” that occur after an abnormal burst of electrical activity in the brain. They are a type of onset seizure where a person experiences a brief and sudden loss of muscle tone and consciousness, […]
FOLR1 Genetic Mutation
By: Sofia Arreguin Photo Credit: The Defeating Epilepsy Foundation FOLR1 Genetic Mutation What is FOLR1? The FOLR1 gene, also known as FBP, Adult Folate-Binding Protein, or FR-alpha, delivers instructions for the production of the folate receptor alpha protein, responsible for managing the transport of B-vitamin folate towards the body’s cells (National Library of Medicine, 2014). […]