Researchers report alcohol produces the same neural and molecular changes as drugs that have proven to be rapidly effective antidepressants.
Researchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear.
When autoantibodies are able to enter the bran and act on NMDA receptors, people experience relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.
According to researchers, a low dose of the anti cancer drug romidepsin reduced social deficits in animal models of autism.
A 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.
Scientists have discovered a biological marker that may help to identify which depressed patients will respond to an experimental, rapid-acting antidepressant like ketamine. The brain signal, detectable by noninvasive imaging, also holds clues to the agent's underlying mechanism, which are vital for drug development, say NIH researchers.
According to a new study, slow wave sleep depends on the activity of calcium inside neurons.
A new study will investigate if nitrous oxide will help to reduce suicide risk in hospitalized patients.
Could veterans of war, rape victims and other people who have seen horrific crimes someday have the traumatic memories that...
A new Zebra fish study reveals a lack of sensory stimulation following birth can impact neurogenesis and brain development.
in a mouse model of Rett syndrome, researchers were able to reverse abnormalities in brain activity and improve neurological function by treating animals with an FDA-approved anesthesia drug, ketamine.
A new study reveals both genetics and environment play a role in shaping brain connectivity.
