Major scientific discoveries can arise from simple decisions: say, by simply looking where virtually no one else has. Such ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DOMedically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Neurotransmitters are chemicals involved in nerve function. Their actions impact mood, movement, and survival.

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These chemicals are called neurotransmitters. Increasing or decreasing certain neurotransmitters can counter the effects of certain mental health disorders. Neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters ...

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Scientists have used gene editing to produce artificial electrical synapses in mice, where they can be targeted to make the ...