Reuptake inhibitors can and do inhibit neuronal firing because the increased amount of neurotransmitter that is made available to receptors on the cell membrane also binds to autoreceptors ...

While we’re asleep at night, our brain is busy doing maintenance. The glymphatic system–the brain’s waste disposal ...

Scientists have identified the brain circuits behind panic attacks, offering insights into new treatments for panic disorder.

A systematic review and meta-analysis from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported a large effect of ...

with a particular focus on the major neurotransmitter systems and neuroplasticity. ↔ 5-HTT binding (PC, OC, HYP, MB) in early adolescent ↔ 5-HTT binding in late adolescent ...

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, can cause mood swings before your period. Doctors share remedies to treat the ...

Current data suggest men and women may experience stress differently, highlighting the need for personalized stress ...

An individual's nerve cells produce a special chemical called serotonin. It is responsible for sending signals from one nerve ...

This symptom can occur after you skip or stop antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ... This class of drugs helps balance neurotransmitters, or chemicals in your brain.

Research suggests that the following may contribute to depression: low levels of key neurotransmitter chemicals in the brain (such as serotonin and norepinephrine) a family history of depression ...