Serotonin

Serotonin is one of several chemical messengers in the brain, or neurotransmitters, which help brain cells communicate with one another. Among many other functions, serotonin is involved in regulating mood. Problems with making or using the right amount of serotonin have been linked to many mental disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, autism, and schizophrenia.
What is Serotonin?

Serotonin is an example of a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger that is passed between nerve cells. When a nerve impulse reaches the axon at the end of a nerve, neurotransmitters are released which cross an area called the synapse to be received by a specific receptor on the end of a target nerve. Once received by the target nerve, the neurotransmitter may either excite that nerve to fire its own signal or prevent it from firing the signal.

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Study illuminates a general principle of neural processing in the brain’s serotonin system

Study illuminates a general principle of neural processing in the brain’s serotonin system

Single psychedelic dose boosts long-term cognitive flexibility in mice

Single psychedelic dose boosts long-term cognitive flexibility in mice

Gut imbalances in autism linked to brain and behavior changes

Gut imbalances in autism linked to brain and behavior changes

Can gut microbes help prevent Alzheimer’s?

Can gut microbes help prevent Alzheimer’s?

Can psychedelics break compulsive eating habits in obesity?

Can psychedelics break compulsive eating habits in obesity?

Could your milk choice affect migraines?

Could your milk choice affect migraines?

New studies reveal how cytokines affect mood and behavior

New studies reveal how cytokines affect mood and behavior

Cornell researchers discover brain mechanisms behind psilocybin's effects

Cornell researchers discover brain mechanisms behind psilocybin's effects

Study finds 24-hour fasting cycles enhance libido in male mice

Study finds 24-hour fasting cycles enhance libido in male mice

Flavonoids help regulate gut hormones and show promise in managing type 2 diabetes

Flavonoids help regulate gut hormones and show promise in managing type 2 diabetes

Women with premenstrual syndrome appear to find relief from symptoms with placebos

Women with premenstrual syndrome appear to find relief from symptoms with placebos

Cordycepin helps tired mice run longer and think better, study finds

Cordycepin helps tired mice run longer and think better, study finds

Does a vegetarian diet help or harm your brain? Here’s what the science reveals

Does a vegetarian diet help or harm your brain? Here’s what the science reveals

Study explores link between antidepressant use and cognitive decline in dementia patients

Study explores link between antidepressant use and cognitive decline in dementia patients

Can chili peppers improve ADHD symptoms? Scientists explore their gut-brain connection

Can chili peppers improve ADHD symptoms? Scientists explore their gut-brain connection

New review maps the impact of reproductive hormones on neurological health

New review maps the impact of reproductive hormones on neurological health

Prozac's surprising immune-boosting effects could lead to new treatments for sepsis

Prozac's surprising immune-boosting effects could lead to new treatments for sepsis

Study finds cerebellar serotonin as a "brake" to alleviate anxiety

Study finds cerebellar serotonin as a "brake" to alleviate anxiety

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