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Mark Mattson: Building the Brain: Glutamate as Sculpture and Destroyer

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

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The Role of Glutamate in Neuronal Firing and Brain Development

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between glutamate, neuronal firing, and brain development, emphasizing how glutamate influences synapse formation and neural communication. It discusses the significance of glutamate as the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, essential for various brain functions and behaviors. The conversation also touches on the complex effects of drugs that target glutamate and the role of glutamate in promoting the production of neurotrophic factors for healthy brain synapses.

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