PsychologyJuly 13, 2026
glutamate
/ˈɡluːtəmeɪt/
Definition
The primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the human brain that promotes neural signaling and activity.
Etymology
Derived from 'glutamic acid' and the chemical suffix '-ate' for salts or esters. 'Glutamic' itself stems from the Latin 'gluten', referring to glue or the sticky substance found in grains.
In the news
The article explains that LSD interacts with serotonin receptors to manipulate the release of glutamate, which helps alter the brain's internal chemical balance and promotes cognitive flexibility.
How LSD reshapes brain circuitry to blur the lines between perception and thought
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