A study conducted by National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) researchers has revealed how lithium acts on brain cells to change neural activity. This finding, according to NCBS, could offer a potential pathway for the development of new treatments and precision medicine for bipolar disorder.
“Bipolar disorder stands as the sixth leading cause of disability globally demanding effective therapeutic intervention. While mood stabilisers like lithium are the go-to treatment to soothe a bipolar brain, only about one-third of patients benefit from lithium treatment. The remaining patients with bipolar disorder show limited or no response to lithium treatment,” said NCBS.
