serotonin
Serotonin 2C Receptor Key to Memory
Summary: Researchers discovered the serotonin 2C receptor in the brain plays a crucial role in regulating memory in both humans ...
Scientists Are Finally Unlocking the True Mechanism of Antidepressants
Antidepressants like SSRIs work by boosting neuroplasticity and connectivity in the brain, offering a fresh perspective on their role in ...
How Antidepressants Treat Major Depression
Summary: Researchers have developed a new framework explaining how antidepressants, like SSRIs, treat major depressive disorder (MDD) by restoring brain ...
Serotonin Affects Behavior and Motivation
Summary: A new study reveals how activating the brain’s serotonin center affects behavior and motivation in awake mice. Using optogenetics ...
Psychedelics Activate Serotonin to Produce Antidepressant Effect
Summary: A new study advanced our understanding of how psychedelic drugs activate serotonin receptors to offer potential treatments for neuropsychiatric ...
Psychedelic Toad Venom Shows Promise for New Depression Treatment
A potential depression treatment might someday come from trip-inducing toad venom. In a new study Wednesday, researchers appear to have ...
Unlocking Sleep’s Role in Emotional Health
Summary: A new study illuminated the mechanisms by which sleep aids in processing emotional memories, crucial for mental health. The ...
How the Brain Regulates Emotion
Summary: A new study provides a novel understanding how the human brain regulates emotions, distinguishing between emotion generation and regulation. ...
Serotonin-Producing Gut Bacteria in Newborns Shields Against Allergies
Summary: New research highlights the critical role of unique gut bacteria in newborns, producing serotonin to educate immune cells and ...
Serotonin and Dopamine Play Key Role in Social Decisions
Summary: A new study unveiled the intricate role of dopamine and serotonin in social decision-making, using Parkinson’s disease patients as ...
