A receptor that cannabis latches onto in the brain could be a promising target for future mental health treatments.

For the first time, scientists using cryo-electron microscopy have discovered the structure and shape of key receptors ...

Excessive sugar consumption can negatively impact mental and emotional well-being. While it may provide temporary pleasure, ...

Stores of glucose in the brain could play a much more significant role in the pathological degeneration of neurons than ...

EM, researchers elucidated the structure of key receptors integral to fast excitatory synaptic transmission in the rat ...

Neuropathic pain doesn’t just affect the body – it also alters the brain. Chronic pain of this nature often leads to depression, anxiety, social isolation and a deep sense of helplessness. It can make ...

Even daily use of low-level cannabis does not have a negative impact on cognition in older adults, recent research finds.

Those with a higher level of D1 receptors than D2 receptors tended to perform better on memory tasks. fMRI scans showed correspondingly high activation levels in the brain’s prefrontal cortex ...

Summary. MIT researchers discovered a way to treat Fragile X syndrome by targeting NMDA receptors, restoring synaptic balance and reducing seizures in mice.Augmenting GluN2B receptor signaling ...

Phone addiction rewires brain chemistry by lowering baseline dopamine levels, making normal activities feel boring and ...