- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 31st, 2014
Why Scratching an Itch Makes It Worse, as Explained by Science
Scratching an itch causes the brain to release serotonin, this compound in turn intensifies the itch sensation
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 30th, 2014
A Simple Blood Test Could One Day Diagnose Depression, Scientists Say
Evidence indicates that it is possible to use blood tests to diagnose mental illnesses
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 29th, 2013
New Anti-Depressants Expected to Yield Results in a Matter of Days
Outcome of experiments on mice brings hope to people suffering from depression
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 15th, 2013
Actual Birth Plays a Part in Brain Formation and Maturation, Evidence Suggests
Researchers say birth causes sensory maps to form in the brain
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 5th, 2012
Serotonin's Neural Activity Can Now Be Tracked in Real Time
The technique for accomplishing this relies on quantum dot tags
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 24th, 2012
Depression Not Linked Exclusively to Serotonin
New research provides more clues into how antidepressants work
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 2nd, 2012
Genetic Underpinnings of PTSD Found
The discovery may set the basis for new screening tests
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 8th, 2011
Ecstasy Leads to Drops in Serotonin Production
The chemical is linked to well-being in humans
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- September 15th, 2011
Reduce Serotonin Levels Impair Anger Management
This is the first time such a connection is demonstrated
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 14th, 2011
How We Perceive Intimacy Is Correlated with Serotonin Levels
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 8th, 2009
Antidepressant Use Linked to Personality Changes
Study says they are most likely for the good
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 5th, 2009
Method to Boost Gut Neuron Production Devised
It could benefit millions of patients suffering from related disorders
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 18th, 2009
Experts Analyze the 'Gambling' Behavior of Rats
They seek to find the biological roots of the behavior