Seasonal affective disorder: More than feeling sad
During certain seasons of the year, you may notice changes in your energy level, sleep and interest in activities.
Nov 4, 2024
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Serotonin
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How light can shift your mood and mental health
It's spring and you've probably noticed a change in when the sun rises and sets. But have you also noticed a change in your mood?
Oct 31, 2024
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What happens when you drink and don't know you're pregnant?
The effects of rapid exposure to alcohol in early pregnancy—when a woman consumes as many as six drinks in an hour—can be detected in the placenta, according to new research by Université de Montréal scientists.
Oct 9, 2024
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Fiber photometry technique finds serotonin levels in brain increase with reward value
Serotonin is often referred to as the "happiness molecule." It plays a critical role in affecting mood levels and is also a neurotransmitter that sends signals within the brain and the body.
Sep 27, 2024
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Study reveals link between microbiome and aggression in mice
A new study led by Prof. Omry Koren and graduate student Atara Uzan-Yuzari from the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine at Bar-Ilan University has unveiled significant evidence connecting the gut microbiome to aggressive behavior ...
Sep 23, 2024
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Serotonin-specific receptor that dampens incoming visual information discovered
A serotonin-specific receptor can determine how important visual stimuli are perceived. This explains the effects of certain drugs and could help in understanding psychiatric diseases.
Sep 18, 2024
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Swallowing triggers a release of serotonin, research reveals
Researchers at the University of Bonn and the University of Cambridge have identified an important control circuit involved in the eating process. The study has revealed that fly larvae have special sensors, or receptors, ...
Sep 13, 2024
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Neuroscientists uncover serotonin's role in resilience
The simple act of observing others cope with a traumatic experience can increase our capacity for resilience and prevent the pathological states that can result from it, notably depression. Neuroscientists at UNIL have demonstrated ...
Sep 5, 2024
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How excessive heat can affect your mental health
As Americans sweat through another scorching summer, one expert warns that while extreme heat can cause physical harm, it can also wreak havoc with your mental health.
Aug 12, 2024
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Serotonin changes how people learn and respond to negative information
Increasing serotonin can change how people learn from negative information, as well as improving how they respond to it, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications.
Aug 9, 2024
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