In the intricate chemical symphony of the brain, glutamate stands as the principal conductor. As the brain's most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter, glutamate facilitates our ability to learn, form ...

Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare, autosomal recessively inherited neurometabolic disorder characterised by markedly reduced synthesis of key monoamine neurotransmitters ...

A collaborative effort has shed valuable light on how monoamine neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and now histamine help regulate brain physiology and behavior through chemical bonding of ...

For women in their thirties and forties, hormonal shifts like the menstrual cycle and perimenopause can disrupt bipolar stability. Learn how to track triggers and adjust your care.

The human brain contains nearly 86 billion neurons, constantly exchanging messages like an immense social media network, but neurons do not work alone – glial cells, neurotransmitters, receptors, and ...

Substance use disorders (SUDs) present a formidable challenge to public health globally, with recent statistics from the U.S.

Salk scientists create methods to study messenger proteins in the brain called neuropeptides, finding they control the brain’s fear response in mice—a finding that may help develop more effective ...