Researchers have created new 3D maps of two melatonin receptors. The models can be used to help develop new treatments that not only improve sleep, but may also treat a variety of other conditions from diabetes to cancer.
A new study describes the role serotonin plays in brain development.
Activation of a neural circuit can inhibit binge like eating behaviors in mice.
Serotonin and arginine-vasopressin act in opposite ways in males and females to influence aggression and dominance, researchers report.
Researchers discover elevated levels of TG2 in the prefrontal cortex of people who committed suicide.
Metformin, a common diabetes medication, shows promise for the treatment of anxiety and depression.
Researchers say dietary fats, not sugars or proteins, are the only cause of weight gain.
Researchers have identified two groups of serotonin neurons that may help to suppress aggression in mice.
SERT Ala56 impacts the structure of the SERT protein cells, increasing the activity of the transporter to abnormally high levels. The high-activity state results in the removal of too much serotonin from brain sites where serotonin is needed, both during development and in adults.
A new paper may help answer some questions as to why some infants die suddenly. Looking at blood samples from infants who had died of SIDS, researchers discover 31% of the children had elevated levels of serotonin. The researchers concluded that abnormal serotonin metabolism could indicate an underlying vulnerability that increases SIDS risk.
Researchers report LSD triggers a reduction in functional connection between areas of the brain that govern cognitive processes, while increasing connectivity in brain networks associated with sensory functions.
Serotonin and SSRIs like Prozac can have a major effect on gut bacteria. When exposed to serotonin, specific gut bacteria grew to higher levels. However, when exposed to SSRIs, the bacterium grew to much lower levels in mouse models.
