11 genes linked to epilepsy identified in study involving 650 Irish patients

New treatments for epilepsy could be developed thanks to international research in which more than 600 Irish patients were involved.

11 genes linked to epilepsy identified in study involving 650 Irish patients

New treatments for epilepsy could be developed thanks to international research in which more than 600 Irish patients were involved.

Current treatment options will not make one-third of the world’s 65 million epilepsy patients seizure free, but this could begin to change as a result of the latest collaborative project.

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