SCN1A is a gene that makes a protein. This protein is important for the brain to work right. When there are problems with this gene, it can cause some serious health issues. These problems are called channelopathies or channelepilepsies. These issues are rare but can be very tough on the people who have them. The story of SCN1A starts with a lot of mystery....
Ever wondered why some people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel less abdominal pain? Scientists have been puzzling over this for a while now. It turns out that a specific gene variation might play a key role. This gene is linked to Na v 1. 8, a protein that helps detect pain signals in our body. A study looked into whether this gene variation affects both ty...
Imagine you've been diagnosed with a type of cancer called diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). You might think your biggest worry is the cancer itself. But hold on, sometimes, this cancer can spread to your brain. This is called secondary CNS lymphoma, or SCNSL for short. It's rare, but it can happen. A study from Denmark found that out of 1, 972 people with DLBC...