Nerves throughout the body—including the brain, gastrointestinal system, heart, and muscles—are regulated by various neurotransmitters released by different nerves and glands. Common ...

As you lay your head down to sleep tonight and dream all things weird and wonderful, scientists think your brain is going ...

Some common neurotransmitters in the brain and body include serotonin ... It is perhaps not surprising that a system as vast and complex as the human nervous system would be susceptible to ...

Neurotransmitters in the human brain are released during the processing of the emotional content of language, revealing how language influences emotions, decisions, and behavior.

Words activate hidden brain processes shaping emotions, decisions, and behavior A team reveals the relationship of neurotransmitter activity with how humans process the emotional content of ...

A study showed that changes in the functioning of opioid neurotransmitters in the brain may underlie anorexia. A study conducted at Turku PET Centre in Finland showed that changes in the ...

A study conducted at Turku PET Centre in Finland showed that changes in the functioning of opioid neurotransmitters in the ...

The fatigue that comes from performing demanding mental tasks may stem from a buildup of the neurotransmitter glutamate, according to research published today (August 11) in Current Biology. Mental ...

“There is no other genetically modified animal model that so precisely mimics human brain disorders ... a vital signaling neurotransmitter that is essential for smooth movement.

Specific protein receptors in the brain play a vital role in how neurons slow down or stop firing, making them targets for ...

A human brain has 86 billion ... And we don't even know everything we're looking for yet. Many neurotransmitters have yet to be discovered - very necessary pieces of the connectome puzzle.