The intricate web of chemical messengers that facilitate communication between neurons represents one of the body’s most complex and fascinating systems. These neurotransmitters, including serotonin, ...

A study conducted at Turku PET Centre in Finland showed that changes in the functioning of opioid neurotransmitters in the brain may underlie anorexia. Anorexia nervosa is a serious psychiatric ...

Scientists have determined structures of a transporter protein involved in the movement of neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine, unearthing multiple mechanisms that can guide drug development ...

B vitamins are essential for energy metablism, DNA, and red blood cell formation. Thiamin (B1) helps with carbohydrate metabolism and neurotransmitter function. Riboflavin (B2) is important for energy ...

These samples were obtained with parental consent and deidentified. The study results suggest that before the neonatal gut is mature enough to make its own neurotransmitters, unique gut bacteria may ...