Spontaneous release of glutamate could cause neurons to grow and branch, a new study reports.
A new study explores how neurons adapt their function to respond to stimuli quickly.
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.
Researchers have identified a new mechanism controlling the migration of neurons during brain development.
A new study could guide anticonvulsant treatment for some people with genetic epilepsy with repurposed Alzheimer's medications.
Study reveals a motif on the 93-series compound fits into a tiny pocket within the NMDA receptor. The findings could lead to new treatment options for stroke and seizures, researchers report.
Researchers have identified some of the key neurobiological mechanisms that help keep aggression under control. The findings could help develop targeted treatments to help those with aggressive problems associated with psychological disorders.
A new study reports on how a single instance of extreme stress can lead to long term neurological changes and trauma.
Studying animal behavior could help with better detection and treatments for OCD.
Researchers offer hope to alcoholics who find it hard to remain sober due to depression.
Studying rats in a virtual reality maze, researchers discover certain hippocampal neurons play a vital role in a specific mechanism of navigation.
A new study identifies a key protein that helps trigger ketamine's rapid antidepressant effect in the brain.