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·March 22, 2019·4 min read

When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

Differences in serotonergic neuron morphology, along with altered gene expression have been identified in patients with MDD. The findings shed light on why some patients do not respond to SSRI antidepressants.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 14, 2019·5 min read

Serotonin Can Directly Regulate Gene Expression Inside Brain Cells

Serotonin can chemically attach to histone proteins in the cell nucleus to help regulate gene expression. The findings may provide a better understanding of an array of psychological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·October 26, 2018·4 min read

How LSD Changes Perception

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.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 8, 2018·7 min read

Specific Brain Circuits Tied to Sociability: Mouse Study

A new study implicates serotonin neurons in the nucleus accumbens with social behavior in mouse models of ASD. When serotonin release was triggered, researchers noted social behaviors normalized.

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·July 14, 2018·3 min read

Fat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain

Researchers say dietary fats, not sugars or proteins, are the only cause of weight gain.

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·March 22, 2018·4 min read

Obesity Trigger Identified Within Human Gut

According to researchers, gut serotonin levels are doubled in obese people. Researchers report obesity may be characterized by an increased capacity to release and produce serotonin in the gut.

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·March 8, 2018·4 min read

Serotonin Promotes Perseverance

A new study reports serotonin enhances our desire to persist at a task.

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·September 14, 2017·4 min read

SIDS Research Confirms Changes in Babies’ Brain Chemistry

Researchers have confirmed previous findings linking abnormalities in serotonin to sudden death in infants. It is hoped the findings will help other researchers to develop biomarkers to identify infants at increased risk of SIDS.

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·July 3, 2017·3 min read

High Serotonin Levels in Blood of SIDS Infants

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.