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Jul 08, 2026
University of Galway researchers identified that targeting GABA signaling, specifically α5-GABA A receptors, can restore neural balance and improve memory in Alzheimer's disease models, offering a potential new therapeutic approach distinct from current excitatory-focused treatments.
Mar 18, 2026
Researchers have developed advanced platforms to study human neural networks, including 3D bioelectronics for brain organoids and scalable 2D neuron networks that reveal brain-like rhythms and drug responses.
Mar 14, 2026
The FDA has authorized the first human trial of an allogeneic stem cell therapy for epilepsy, developed by Shanghai-based Unixell Biotechnology. The therapy uses donor-derived stem cells to produce GABA and suppress seizures in drug-resistant patients.
Aug 15, 2025
Drug Hunter's monthly molecule selections from July through December 2025 feature innovative small molecule candidates targeting pain, epilepsy, cancer, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders, including non-opioid pain agents and precision therapies for rare conditions.
