For the first time, researchers have found one of the most important molecular machines in our cells uses a ‘twisting elevator’ mechanism, solving a mystery of how it transports crucial chemical ...

A University of Sydney-led international team of scientists has revealed the shape of one of the most important molecular machines in our cells the glutamate transporter, helping to explain how our ...

Glutamate is a chemical messenger in the brain that plays a crucial role in learning and memory. It also functions to regulate mood. In this article, we provide a definition of glutamate and explain ...

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