Stories about: serotonin  

Scratching an itch causes the brain to release serotonin, this compound in turn intensifies the itch sensation

Evidence indicates that it is possible to use blood tests to diagnose mental illnesses

Outcome of experiments on mice brings hope to people suffering from depression

Researchers say birth causes sensory maps to form in the brain

The technique for accomplishing this relies on quantum dot tags

New research provides more clues into how antidepressants work

The discovery may set the basis for new screening tests

The chemical is linked to well-being in humans

This is the first time such a connection is demonstrated

Study says they are most likely for the good

It could benefit millions of patients suffering from related disorders

They seek to find the biological roots of the behavior