Epilepsy Gene Implicated in Severe Migraine Disorder
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that mutations in the SCN2A gene, previously linked to epilepsy and autism, are also a hidden cause of a rare, severe form of migraine characterized by temporary one-sided paralysis. This finding reinforces the understanding of migraines as disorders of brain excitability and is expected to immediately improve genetic diagnosis and counseling for affected families.
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