Polymicrogyria is among the most common of the malformations of cortical development, and pathology is the current 'gold standard' of diagnosis. The initial description of polymicrogyria—an ...

An international consortium led by UC San Diego has identified at least some of the genetic drivers of a mysterious form of pediatric epilepsy. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible ...

Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) is a type of brain malformation that is often associated with epilepsy, particularly in children. It is characterized by abnormal development of the cerebral cortex ...

Using a single-cell sequencing technique, Brazilian researchers have created the first cell atlas of focal cortical dysplasia ...