Recent research has opened the debate on whether chemical imbalances cause depression, anxiety, and other conditions ...

Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) are a class of drugs that affect the brain’s serotonin system, and doctors most commonly prescribe them as antidepressants. SRIs increase the levels of serotonin ...

Major depressive disorder, often called MDD, is one of the most serious and common mental health conditions in the world. People with this condition often experience a long-lasting low mood, feelings ...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe form of depression characterized by a persistent low mood, hopelessness, ...

Research shows that reward-based learning requires the two neuromodulators to balance one another's influence -- like the accelerator and brakes on a car If you've heard of two of the brain's chemical ...

The placenta has long been thought to produce serotonin during pregnancy. But in a new study, Yale researchers shatter the deep-rooted hypothesis — and show that the placenta doesn’t produce serotonin ...

A recent Science Immunology study revealed that neonatal gut bacteria produce serotonin and down-regulate monoamine oxidase A (MOA) to limit serotonin breakdown, thereby promoting immune tolerance.

When you first meet someone who captivates your attention, the experience often feels electric. Your heart races, thoughts loop endlessly, and normal routines slip away. These sensations aren't just ...