Negative valence of hallucinatory voices as predictor of cortical glutamatergic metabolite levels in schizophrenia patients

ConclusionThe findings could indicate aberrant glutamatergic signaling, or increased NMDA-receptor hypoactivity in patients who experience their voices to be more emotionally negative. Overall, the study provides support for the glutamate hypothesis of schizophrenia.

Source: Brain and Behavior - December 8, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Helene Hjelmervik, Alexander R. Craven, Erik Johnsen, Kristiina Kompus, Josef J. Bless, Igne Sinkeviciute, Rune A. Kroken, Else ‐Marie Løberg, Lars Ersland, Renate Grüner, Iris E. Sommer, Kenneth Hugdahl Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research