Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a common ingredient across Asian cuisines. But its history is riddled with false health claims and misinformation.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a nonprotein amino acid with diverse functions, is synthesized by glutamate decarboxylase (GAD). While ultrasound has been shown to affect GAD activity, the underlying ...

The homeostasis of glutamate, the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain and is crucial for normal brain function. The mitochondrial enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) connects the ...

Upon energy restriction, an unusual release of the neurotransmitter glutamate can be observed. The overabundance of glutamate ultimately causes damages to nerve cells.

A new study shows that when energy is depleted—such as during a stroke—neurons begin releasing glutamate in abnormal, self-amplifying bursts that can damage nerve cells.

Discover how the brain's most abundant neurotransmitter, glutamate, is revolutionizing psychiatry and offering new hope for depression, bipolar disorder, and more.

Researchers used advanced cryo-electron microscopy to capture atomic-level images of how glutamate, a key neurotransmitter, opens channels in brain cells.