Heather Loxton

Heather Loxton is a researcher affiliated with James Cook University, contributing to interdisciplinary studies in neuroscience and marine molecular biology. Her work spans:

• Neuroscience research on ketogenic diet interventions for schizophrenia models (2014-2016)
• Biochemical investigations of fatty acid regulation in marine microalgae species like Isochrysis aff. galbana and Chromera velia (2014)

Research Interests

Loxton's work bridges neuropharmacology and marine biotechnology, focusing on:

• Mechanisms of metabolic therapies in psychiatric disorders
• Lipid metabolism in microalgae under nutrient stress
• Gene expression patterns related to fatty acid synthesis

Publication Trends

Her research output (2014-2016) demonstrates expertise in NMDA receptor dysfunction models and microalgal biochemistry, with collaborative work spanning neuroscience and marine science disciplines.