Serotonin in depression is highly relevant in diagnosis, treatment, and drug development. To better study this area, a team has now developed a fluorescent probe for imaging processes that is highly ...

The neurotransmitter serotonin, released in a brain structure called the habenula, is the key molecule mediating resilience. Image shows neurons within the mouse habenula. Human beings have the ...

New findings reveal a potential connection between serotonin activity and the progression of a widespread heart valve ...

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals that a brain chemical called acetylcholine can directly trigger the ...

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.

Serotonin has "rock star" status as one of the most famous neurotransmitters known to man. Scientists and laypersons alike recognize serotonin for its vital role in human cognition and mental health.