More Than Serotonin: How Psychedelics Engage the Whole Brain
Summary: Classical psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline are known for activating the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor, but a…
Do omega-3 supplements boost athletic performance?
A new study shows that pairing fish oil supplements with weight training can enhance antioxidant defenses, improve lipid…
Serotonin Neurons Challenge Old Views of Brain Function
Summary: Serotonin neurons in the brainstem are not independent, as once thought, but interact to influence decision-making. Researchers…
Gut Imbalances in Autism Linked to Brain and Behavior Changes
Summary: New research reveals that gut imbalances in children with autism may influence brain activity and behavior by…
Serotonin Helps Your Brain Predict Future Rewards
Summary: New research reveals that serotonin plays a key role in how the brain predicts future rewards, shedding…
Serotonin Signals the Brain’s Best Guess About Future Rewards
Summary: A new study reveals that serotonin neurons in the brain may play a crucial role in helping…
Intermittent Fasting Boosts Male Libido by Lowering Serotonin
Summary: A new study shows that long-term intermittent fasting increases the sex drive of male mice by reducing…