New drug target discovered for devastating “brain on fire” disease

Researchers have uncovered a promising new treatment target for a severe autoimmune brain disorder. The finding could help drive the development of more precise therapies for a condition caused by the immune system attacking a critical brain receptor known as the NMDA receptor. It may also open the door to a future blood test that could detect signs of the disease earlier and allow patients to begin treatment sooner.

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