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Serotonin
Serotonin: is a chemical that has a wide variety of functions in the human body. It is sometimes called the happy chemical, because it contributes to wellbeing and happiness. It is mainly found in the brain, bowels, and blood platelets.
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MAY 04, 2018Cannabis Sciences
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When the brain has to learn new skills and adapt to new environments, that process is called "neuroplasticity." It's cru ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 31, 2017Neuroscience
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Chemotherapy is intended to be an aggressive attack on cancer, but all too often, the body also sustains major injuries ...APR 14, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have used a grafting technique plus a reagent that is approved for use in humans to enable blind zebrafish t ...Written By: Carmen Leitch
MAY 04, 2018
Cannabis Sciences
Cannabis is known to inhibit the cytochrome enzymes P450. This family of enzymes metabolizes more than half of all
...
Written By:
Melissa Moore
APR 27, 2018
Cannabis Sciences
The cannabinoid delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) will produce psychoactive effects when consumed. The outcome is
...
Written By:
Melissa Moore
APR 12, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
A new study suggests that eating a banana and having some water is better for you than a sports drink after exercise.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 20, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
Amisulpride, a drug developed for the treatment of schizophrenia, was studied to be effective in preventing postoperativ
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
FEB 14, 2018
Videos
What's love got to do with it? Well, in the brain, that is a complex question. Yes, love is a difficult concept to defin
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
FEB 14, 2018
Neuroscience
Heavy consumption of alcohol over an extended period can negatively affect the brain. Neurogenesis, the ability of the b
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
FEB 13, 2018
Infographics
What is “love” anyway? A feeling? A chemical reaction? A connection? Maybe a combination of these ideals and
...
Written By:
Jennifer Ellis
FEB 08, 2018
Cannabis Sciences
The endocannabinoid system is a unique regulatory neurotransmitter system in the body.
Written By:
Mauri Brueggeman
JAN 31, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Around 1.6 percent of adults take antipsychotic medication, according to one study, but their mode of efficacy is not we
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 25, 2018
Videos
Having a massage seems like the ultimate indulgence. Most spas have massage therapists on staff, and it's definitely a l
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JAN 19, 2018
Microbiology
Not every mom can feed her baby breast milk. Now researchers have identified additives that can make formula better.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 15, 2018
Videos
What makes us happy? Friends and family, of course, good times and being able to do what we love. But is neuroscience in
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 15, 2017
Health & Medicine
A famous Christmas song shouts out, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” but is it really? Holid
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
NOV 01, 2017
Videos
You are what you eat? Well, not literally, but the brain is impacted by your diet. While a healthy diet will keep blood
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
OCT 19, 2017
Videos
When the brain has to learn new skills and adapt to new environments, that process is called "neuroplasticity." It's cru
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 31, 2017
Neuroscience
Serotonin is an essential neurotransmitter. It's a chemical that regulates some vital functions in the body like moo
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 22, 2017
Microbiology
Your gut is a long way from your brain, but problems with your gut microbiome could lead to problems with your brain by
...
Written By:
Kerry Evans
AUG 18, 2017
Microbiology
Ever heard of PANDAS? No, not the bumbling, black and white bears. PANDAS stands for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatr
...
Written By:
Kerry Evans
AUG 15, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
Weight gain is an unfortunate side effect of many antipsychotic drugs like olanzapine, and researchers are learning why.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 21, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
The negative effects of losing a dad - for any reason - can be seen on the cellular level, researchers have found.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 20, 2017
Videos
It's the height of summer, and that means mosquitoes are out in full force. If of these tiny terrors feasts on your bloo
...
JUN 02, 2017
Videos
In popular culture, "OCD" is loosely used to label a person who is quite particular about how neat or clean something sh
...
APR 18, 2017
Cancer
Chemotherapy is intended to be an aggressive attack on cancer, but all too often, the body also sustains major injuries
...
APR 14, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have used a grafting technique plus a reagent that is approved for use in humans to enable blind zebrafish t
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch