Journal of the history of the neurosciencesAnticonvulsantsHumansEpilepsyDrug DiscoveryHistory
Serendipity in antiseizure medication discovery: Unveiling accidental breakthroughs in epilepsy treatments.
Hussein Algahtani, Bader Shirah, Nuha Osailan
Published: 202610.1080/0964704X.2025.2560438
Abstract
Serendipity has played a significant role in the discovery of several key antiseizure medications, when unexpected observations have led to groundbreaking treatments. This narrative review explores the historical context of serendipitous discoveries…
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