Using cryo-electron microscopy, researchers have been able to capture how glutamate opens glutamate receptor ion channels. The Nature study provides significant insight into how receptors can mediate brain function.
Researchers report low levels of NPTX2 in the brains of those with Alzheimer's disease may alter neural activity in a way that it could lead to memory loss associated with the disease.
Researchers have identified a potential mechanism for the development of alcoholism.
Research combines antibody precision with toxic oxygen burst to inactivate neural protein and temporarily abolish fear memory in mice.
A new study reports mice that express a reduced amount of the TMEM108 protein were more likely to express schizophrenia like symptoms, including memory and navigational problems.
A new study reports computer simulations have helped to identify the drug's binding sites.
A new study reports microglia can diminish the adverse changes to neural circuitry bought on by chronic cocaine use.
Researchers used a new technique to discover what happens when Parkinson's patients receive cell transplants.
A metabolite created as the body breaks down ketamine could hold the key to understanding its antidepressant action, a new study reports.
Researchers believe they may have uncovered vital clues as to how long term memories may be erased.
A new study reports on bow certain brain cells compute the length of sounds and are able to detect shorter noises.
A new study sheds light on how the brain is able to process information at lightening speed.
