SERT Research Articles - Neuroscience News

Octopuses Given Ecstasy Reveal Genetic Link to Evolution of Social Behaviors in Humans

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2018

Testing the behavioral reaction to MDMA in octopuses, researchers report they have discovered evidence of an evolutionary link between the sea creatures and humans.... Read More...

FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles6 min read

Image shows serotonin levels in brain scans.

Lower Brain Serotonin Levels Linked to Dementia

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2017

A new Johns Hopkins University study adds further evidence to the link between serotonin and dementia. According to researchers, lower serotonin levels may play a key role in memory decline and drive the progression of Alzheimer's.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurology10 min read

Image shows a stick and ball model of serotonin.

How Serotonin Contributes to Cocaine’s Allure

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2017

A new study reinforces the idea that serotonin, a molecule associated with mood, directly contributes to the actions of cocaine.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology8 min read

The Ecstasy Effect: How Ecstasy Affects the Brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2016

According ecstasy users showed significant reductions in the way serotonin is transported in the brain.... Read More...

FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology4 min read

Sex Reassignment Hormone Treatments Alter Brain Chemistry

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2015

A new study reports sex hormones taken by those undergoing gender reassignment can alter brain chemistry and increase risk for mood disorders, especially in men transitioning into women.... Read More...

FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology4 min read

This shows a person in a hoodie curled up against a wall.

SERT Gene Magnifies Psychological Impact of Life Events

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 22, 2015

A new study reports people with a specific type of gene are more deeply affected by their life experiences. The findings challenge traditional thinking about depression.... Read More...

FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology5 min read

The image shows how neurons function with SSRIs.

Compound Enhances SSRI Antidepressant’s Effects in Mice

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2013

A synthetic compound, decynium-22, is able to turn off SERT in the brain, enhancing the effectiveness of SSRIs.... Read More...

FeaturedPsychology3 min read

News

New insights into what may go awry in brains of Alzheimer’s patients

New artificial compound eye could improve 3D object tracking

Engaging educational videos elicit similar brain activity in students

Neuroscience

New insights into what may go awry in brains of Alzheimer’s patients

New artificial compound eye could improve 3D object tracking

Engaging educational videos elicit similar brain activity in students

Neurology

New insights into what may go awry in brains of Alzheimer’s patients

Glioblastoma brain cancer could be diagnosed with simple blood test in future

Whole body vibration shakes up microbiome, reducing inflammation in diabetes

AI

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Machine learning decodes genetic influence over behavior

AI tool characterizes a song’s genre & provides insights regarding perception music

Robotics

New artificial compound eye could improve 3D object tracking

Brain-controlled prosthetic hand to become reality

Microrobots show promise for treating tumors

Psychology

Are Attitudes Contagious?

Need a mental break? Avoid your cellphone

Increased risk of psychiatric disorders in children with inflammatory bowel disease

SERT

Lower Brain Serotonin Levels Linked to Dementia

How Serotonin Contributes to Cocaine’s Allure

The Ecstasy Effect: How Ecstasy Affects the Brain

Sex Reassignment Hormone Treatments Alter Brain Chemistry

SERT Gene Magnifies Psychological Impact of Life Events

Compound Enhances SSRI Antidepressant’s Effects in Mice