Atonic Seizures
By: Iris Zhao Photo Credit: www.depositphotos.com 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, leading them to […]
FOLR1 Genetic Mutation
By: Sofia Arreguin Photo Credit: www.depositphotos.com 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). Folate, commonly referred […]