A receptor that cannabis latches onto in the brain could be a promising target for future mental health treatments. Experiencing chronic stress is known to leave people vulnerable to depression or ...

Receptor patterns define key organizational principles in the brain, scientists have discovered. Receptor patterns define key organisational principles in the brain, scientists have discovered. An ...

An international team of Human Brain Project (HBP) researchers has mapped out neurotransmitter receptors across the macaque brain, defining key organizational principles in the brain, and revealing a ...

A new study reveals a critical vulnerability in a brain receptor targeted by a rare autoimmune disease. Researchers have ...

During a stroke or an epileptic seizure, neurons in affected parts of the brain fire at an abnormally rapid rate. One byproduct of this condition is that the pH of the brain drops markedly, rendering ...

To find this elusive receptor, the Johns Hopkins researchers experimented with mouse brain cells grown in a lab dish and exposed to cocaine. The cells were ground down to examine them for specific ...

Contrary to previous research, γ-aminobutyric acid type A (GABA A) receptors are not deficient in the brains of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), although GABA signaling may be functionally ...

Many people are familiar with histamine, a biological molecule that serves as a key driver of allergic reactions and other immune responses. However, histamine is also a major neurotransmitter in the ...

Scientists have discovered that a receptor on the surface of brain cells plays a key role in regulating how both animals and people respond to stress. The research suggests that the receptor may ...

The brain’s cerebellum plays a key role in coordinating movement, balance, and cognition. Injury to the cerebellum can have a profound impact on basic motor skills, such as sitting, standing, and ...