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Glutamate plays many important roles in brain function. For starters, it acts as a neurotransmitter — a chemical substance that stimulates nerve cells to transmit signals. Some animal and human ...

According to a new study from the University of Southern California, higher levels of PFAS has been linked to insomnia and ...

June 7, 2024 — When we learn something new, our brain cells (neurons) communicate with each other through electrical and chemical signals. If the same group of neurons communicate together often ...

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In focused research groups, students and faculty within WPI’s Chemical Engineering Department go beyond the classroom to solve real-world problems, continuing to make discoveries in areas like ...

Metabotropic glutamate (mGlu) receptors form both homo- and heterodimers that respond to ligands differently. Here, the authors elucidate the mechanism of activation and differential pharmacology ...

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ACS Regional Meetings are organized by ACS Local Sections and reflect the diverse professional interests in their geographic regions. These meetings feature excellent technical programs on a variety ...

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