We’ve covered a number of topics in the Science Simplified blog and it’s time to learn about another important topic: proteins! Proteins are important for the body to work properly: different proteins can perform a...
Leonardo is a SLC13A5 Superhero. Here are a few fun facts Leonardo's family shared with us! Name: Leonardo, Age: 3, Homecountry: Brazil, Favorite cartoon: Bob the Train....
Every visit to the doctor creates a new medical record. There’s documentation of the visit, the medications taken, medical procedures, and so much more. Medical records allow our doctors to track important information about their...
Marcela is a SLC13A5 Superhero. Here are a few fun facts Marcela's family shared with us! Name: Marcela. Age: 24. Homecountry: Brazil. She loves lipstick, perfume and massages!...
In our last two blog posts in this series we covered the structure of a research article (part 1) and tips for critically reading a research article (part 2). In part 3 of this series,...
Rowan is a SLC13A5 Superhero. Here are a few fun facts Rowan's parents shared with us! Name: Rowan, Age: Almost a year old, Homecountry: Canada. Rowan shares his mom and dad's love for musicals, his...
One of the biggest questions we have here at TESS is, “how does SLC13A5 Epilepsy lead to seizures and other neurological problems?” One way researchers are currently tackling this question is using a technique called...
Halldóra María is a SLC13A5 Superhero. Here are a few fun facts Halldóra María’s parents shared with us! Name: Halldóra María, Age: 8, Homecountry: Iceland, Halldóra loves toasted bread with butter and cheese. Sometimes she...
Q: How does the work you are doing have the potential to help those with SLC13A5 Epilepsy? A: My role is to help ensure the sustainability of TESS Research Foundation by developing, executing, and supporting our...