In a promising finding for epileptic patients suffering from persistent seizures known as status epilepticus, researchers reported today that new medication could help halt these devastating seizures.
Elevated glycine levels are associated with the onset of psychosis, a new study reports.
A new study maps out the network of circuits that produce dopamine when a rat is exposed to cocaine.
Researchers have identified a mechanism which triggers the disruption in the brain's communication channels that occurs in schizophrenia.
A single shot of ketamine administered to heavy drinkers following reactivation of their drinking memories led to a rapid decrease in the urge to drink. The effect lasted for over nine months.
Spontaneous release of glutamate could cause neurons to grow and branch, a new study reports.
Researchers obtain new results which are likely to advance efforts to develop new drugs targeting NMDA receptors in the brain.
Bilirubin, a bile pigment most commonly associated with jaundice in newborns, appears to have neuroprotective properties. A new study in mice reveals bilirubin may protect the brain against oxidative stress.
Researchers report relatively simple math logic underlies complex brain computations.
Researchers have developed a new imaging agent, which uses PET scans to target receptors neurons implicated in memory and learning.
A new study reports sensory stimulation during the first two weeks of life is critical for establishing brain networks that help map sensation.
According to researchers, a low dose of the anti cancer drug romidepsin reduced social deficits in animal models of autism.