Molecular difference in autistic brains may explain signaling imbalance
Yale School of Medicine (YSM) scientists have discovered a molecular difference in the brains of autistic people compared to their neurotypical counterparts.
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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: News and Research on Glutamic Acid
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'Listening in' on the brain's hidden language: Engineered protein detects the faintest incoming signals
Scientists have engineered a protein able to record the incoming chemical signals of brain cells (as opposed to just their outgoing signals). These whisper-quiet incoming messages are the release of the neurotransmitter glutamate, ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Low-glutamate diet linked to brain changes and migraine relief in veterans with Gulf War Illness
Veterans with Gulf War Illness experienced significant improvement in migraine symptoms after following a diet low in glutamate, a component of flavor-enhancing food additives commonly found in processed foods, according ...
Nov 15, 2025
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Pancreatic cancer forms 'synapses,' scientists discover
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of tumors. A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) reports that pancreatic tumors exploit the body's nervous system by forming so-called pseudosynapses.
Nov 11, 2025
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A newly-discovered mechanism could contribute to the therapeutic effects of deep brain stimulation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure that entails the delivery of high-frequency electrical impulses to specific regions of the brain, via surgically implanted electrodes. While it requires an invasive surgical ...
Neural activity helps circuit connections mature into optimal signal transmitters
Nervous system functions, from motion to perception to cognition, depend on the active zones of neural circuit connections (synapses) sending out the right amount of their chemical signals at the right times. By tracking ...
Oct 14, 2025
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How brain myelin damage could lead to seizures in MS
A preclinical study by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has shown why some people with multiple sclerosis, or MS, also suffer from seizures—a debilitating complication that can worsen cognitive ...
Oct 8, 2025
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Alzheimer's disease medication shows promise for improving social impairment in some youth with autism
Some people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have abnormal levels of glutamate in the brain. New research led by Mass General Brigham has focused on this neuron-activating chemical, suggesting that a glutamate-modulating ...
Oct 1, 2025
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First-ever image of an open NMDA receptor reveals clues to how neurodegenerative disease occurs
When it comes to brain proteins, small changes can make a dramatic difference. Researchers studying NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors, which are essential for learning, memory and moment-by-moment consciousness, know ...
Sep 24, 2025
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How small cell lung cancer hijacks neuronal synapses
An international research team has shown that lung cancer cells can form functional synapses with neurons, effectively hijacking the body's neural circuits to grow faster. The finding reveals a startling new dimension of ...
Sep 10, 2025
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