Brain Stroke

What is excitotoxicity, and what does it have to do with Huntington's disease?

What is excitotoxicity, and what does it have to do with Huntington's disease? One of the most important things the human brain does is to tell the body what to do and how to feel. An essential amino acid - glutamate - helps the brain perform this vital role, by “exciting” the neurons or brain cells, which then transmit messages between the brain and the body.

Govt not opposed to sending ailing Italian marine home, says Sushma

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Monday held out hope of Italian Marine Massimilano Latorre being allowed to return to his country for two months following a mild brain stroke he suffered recently.