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… on the presynaptic neuron must perfectly align with the receptors on the postsynaptic neuron. “All of our work is … was a change in the alignment of the synaptic chemical receptors. They also test if the synapses’ ability to … synapse. Agrin is important for organizing acetylcholine receptors in the synapse. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter …

… to neural activity, that helps regulate the number of receptors for the neurotransmitter glutamate at excitatory … synapses or that decreased the proper cycling of glutamate receptors within synapses. The findings show how genetic …

… ganglia circuits. These deep brain circuits, which contain receptors that mediate the effects of cannabis, are known to … effects of cannabinoids. Her team recently found that CB1 receptors are tightly linked to dopamine — a neurotransmitter … a member of the McGovern Institute, will examine how CB1 receptors in the striatum, a deep brain structure implicated …

… impulses called action potentials, can bind to specialized receptors on the root-like structures of the receiving … (the “post-synaptic” area). Dendrites are covered with receptors that are either excitatory or inhibitory, meaning … strongly. This is often accomplished by adding glutamate receptors to the dendritic spine so that the same signal is …

… if they knocked out the inhibitory cells’ endocannabinoid receptors then the place cells did a poorer job of … Fan will knock out the inhibitory cells’ endocannabinoid receptors and measure whether the place cells fail to show …

… the mammalian brain. He and his students showed that NMDA receptors trigger long ‐ term depression (LTD) as well as …

… the typical weak synapse, GluRIIA and GluRIIB containing receptors were pretty much mixed together. But in strong …