Teen Walks Independently After Treatment Targets the Genetic Root of Epilepsy

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AI Illustration of SCN2A Epilepsy MutationA two-year treatment targeting proteins produced by disease-causing mutations dramatically reduced seizures and led to developmental gains, including helping one teenager walk independently. For children with SCN2A-related developmental epileptic encephalopathy (DEE), seizures can begin alongside serious delays in movement, communication, and other abilities. The rare childhood epilepsy is also one of the most common causes [...]
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