Researchers discover NMDA receptor's key role in brain stability, offering hope for treating depression, Alzheimer's, and epilepsy.

Researchers at Tel Aviv University found that the NMDA receptor (NMDAR) is crucial for maintaining stable brain function, potentially leading to new treatments for disorders like depression, Alzheimer's, and epilepsy. The study used neuron recordings from both cultured cells and living mice, revealing that NMDARs help set a baseline for neural activity. This discovery could pave the way for innovative therapies targeting neural stability.

November 14, 2024
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