New Insight Into How Autism Might Develop in the Brain
Researchers have identified a new molecular mechanism that may play a role in the development of autism.... Read More...
NMDA receptors
Treatable Immune System Disorder Could Be Mistaken For Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder
A major finding from researchers at Houston Methodist reveals a significant number of people diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may actually have a treatable immune system disorder. The condition causes NMDA receptors to stop functioning properly and can result in symptoms commonly associated with neuropsychiatric disorders.... Read More...
Hearing Deficits in Schizophrenia Tied to Specific Brain Receptor
Dysfunctional NMDA brain receptors appear to be responsible for common hearing problems in people with schizophrenia, researchers report.... Read More...
Glutamate Plays Previously Unknown Role in Neuromuscular Development
A new study looks at the role glutamate plays in neuromuscular development.... Read More...
Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors in the Pathology of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study looks at the role nicotinic acetylcholine receptors play in Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Proteins Produced by Activated Neurons Could Protect Against Neurodegeneration
Researchers have discovered a key molecule that helps protect the brain against some neurodegenerative diseases. ... Read More...
Mechanism that Triggers Disruption in Neural Communication Channels in Schizophrenia Identified
Researchers have identified a mechanism which triggers the disruption in the brain's communication channels that occurs in schizophrenia.... Read More...
Erasing Traumatic Memories
Researchers report xenon gas, normally used in humans for anesthesia, could potentially be used to treat PTSD. ... Read More...
Research Gives Unprecedented 3D View of Important Brain Receptor
Researchers provide a new 3D view of NMDA receptors.... Read More...
NMDA Receptors Can Be Blocked to Limit Neurotoxicity
Researchers obtain new results which are likely to advance efforts to develop new drugs targeting NMDA receptors in the brain.... Read More...
Newly Discovered ‘Switch’ Plays Dual Role in Memory Formation
Researchers discover a protein switch which can increase or decrease memory building, depending on the signal it detects.... Read More...
Study Identifies Brain Circuits Involved in Learning and Decision Making
A new study has identified neural circuits in mice which are involved in the learning and altering of behaviors. The findings could have implications for alcoholism and other addictive behaviors.... Read More...