FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 26, 2020Effects of rapid-acting antidepressant ketamine consolidated in sleep?Brain connections strengthened with treatment from fast-acting antidepressants, such as ketamine, are consolidated during deep sleep. Researchers propose rapid antidepressant treatments share the ability to regulate both synaptic potentiation and homeostatic mechanisms, which may contribute to how the brain reorganizes its activity to defeat depression. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 10, 2019Brain on Fire: Puzzling brain disease could now be better diagnosed and treatedA rare autoimmune disorder popularized by the autobiography and movie "Brain on Fire" is triggered by an attack on NMDA receptors. The disease occurs when antibodies attack NMDA receptors in the brain, leading to memory loss, intellectual changes, seizures, and death. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 26, 2018New Insight Into How Autism Might Develop in the BrainResearchers have identified a new molecular mechanism that may play a role in the development of autism. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·December 13, 2017Treatable Immune System Disorder Could Be Mistaken For Schizophrenia or Bipolar DisorderA 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
auditory neuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·December 3, 2016Hearing Deficits in Schizophrenia Tied to Specific Brain ReceptorDysfunctional NMDA brain receptors appear to be responsible for common hearing problems in people with schizophrenia, researchers report. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 19, 2016Glutamate Plays Previously Unknown Role in Neuromuscular DevelopmentA new study looks at the role glutamate plays in neuromuscular development. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 18, 2016Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors in the Pathology of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study looks at the role nicotinic acetylcholine receptors play in Alzheimer's disease. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 24, 2015Proteins Produced by Activated Neurons Could Protect Against NeurodegenerationResearchers have discovered a key molecule that helps protect the brain against some neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 17, 2015Mechanism that Triggers Disruption in Neural Communication Channels in Schizophrenia IdentifiedResearchers have identified a mechanism which triggers the disruption in the brain's communication channels that occurs in schizophrenia. Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 27, 2014Erasing Traumatic MemoriesResearchers report xenon gas, normally used in humans for anesthesia, could potentially be used to treat PTSD. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 27, 2014Research Gives Unprecedented 3D View of Important Brain ReceptorResearchers provide a new 3D view of NMDA receptors. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 22, 2014NMDA Receptors Can Be Blocked to Limit NeurotoxicityResearchers obtain new results which are likely to advance efforts to develop new drugs targeting NMDA receptors in the brain. Read More
