Schizophrenia: the glutamatergic hypothesis
About the interviewee
Podcast module test
References
Podcast: Schizophrenia: the glutamatergic metabolism and grey matter

Schizophrenia: the glutamatergic hypothesis

Jean Théberge talks about the glutamatergic hypothesis of schizophrenia and discusses in some detail his study on longitudinal grey-matter and glutamatergic losses in first-episode schizophrenia.

Download

Date published: 31 August 2008

Audio running time: 8 minutes

Credits: 0.5

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this podcast we hope you will:

be familiar with the role of glutamine and glutamate in neurotransmission
be familiar with the concept of the glutamatergic hypothesis of schizophrenia
have a better understanding of why glutamate metabolism is important in schizophrenia.

Take the module test and gain CPD certification

Please note: This podcast was recorded in 2008. Please be aware that some of the material covered and/or guidance may have changed.

Module test | About the interviewee | References | Feedback