Parasitic tapeworm larvae release glutamate and other excitatory molecules that can directly excite brain neurons.

Breakthrough research explains how brain proteins (VGLUT1) fill nerve cell sacs with glutamate, a key messenger. It details ...

A microscopic parasite quietly infects the brains of millions worldwide. Known scientifically as Toxoplasma gondii, this tiny ...

Scientists have mapped the molecular structure of glutamate receptors in the cerebellum for the first time using cryo-electron microscopy.

The worst part, he says, is that they might be stuck in your body for years. A new study by the researchers from the Del ...

Researchers have created over 400 distinct types of human nerve cells in vitro, vastly expanding the diversity available for ...

Chronic pain affects millions of people in the US. Targeting an oft-overlooked brain receptor could one day offer relief.

Fatty diets and obesity affect the structure and function of astrocytes, the star-shaped brain cells located in the striatum, ...

If you’re wondering, “moderate exertion” involves things like fast walking. Slow jogging. Climbing stairs. Think any activity that, while not easy, will still allow you to carry on a conversation.

A single low dose of the anesthetic ketamine restored the ability to enjoy sweet treats and social contact in mice that had ...

Publication in the journal Nature reveals structure and conformation of key receptors in synapses of the brain's cerebellum A discovery ...