Scientists Pinpoint New Drug Target for Devastating “Brain on Fire” Disease

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

OHSU researchers identify key trigger behind brain disorder often mistaken for mental illness

Some serious brain disorders begin with symptoms that are easy to misinterpret. A person may become confused, forgetful or ...
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Portland Lab Nails the 'Brain on Fire' Culprit in Stunning Microscopic Detail

New OHSU study maps antibody "hot spots" behind anti‑NMDAR encephalitis. Could change diagnosis and treatment.

Exploring mutations that spontaneously switch on a key brain cell receptor

Many people are familiar with histamine, a biological molecule that serves as a key driver of allergic reactions and other ...

How stress hormone receptors alter the brain and behavior: Zebrafish study provides insights

Stress, the body's natural response to different types of challenges and daily problems, is an inherently harmless state ...

Near-atomic imaging reveals promising target for 'Brain on Fire' condition

Scientists have identified a promising target for treatment of a devastating autoimmune disease affecting the brain.

INDIGO Biosciences Launches AMY1 and AMY3 Receptor Reporter Assays for Metabolic and Neuroendocrine Research

New Cell-Based Assays Support Drug Discovery Across the Amylin Receptor Family STATE COLLEGE, PA, UNITED STATES, ...
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Brain Cannabinoid Receptor Linked With Stress Resilience in Mice

When faced with chronic stress, why do some people develop anxiety and depressive symptoms while others show resilience? The results of studies in mice, headed by researchers at Université Laval, ...

Psilocybin could treat depression via a non-hallucinogenic receptor

Psychedelics, psychoactive substances that alter people's perceptions, mood and thought patterns, have recently shown promise ...