The brain-gut microbiota axis: Impact on mental health & potential treatment avenues
Gut-microbiota has been found in recent years to have a significant impact on both physical and mental health. Ted Dinan, ...
Tag: Serotonin
Prozac's surprising immune-boosting effects could lead to new treatments for sepsis
Antidepressants like Prozac are commonly prescribed to treat mental health disorders, but new research suggests they could also protect against ...
Serotonin 2C receptor in the brain regulates memory in people and animal models, research shows
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin ...
New MDMA variants could be promising alternatives for safe psychotherapeutic applications
The use of the active ingredient 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as "ecstasy", to support psychotherapy for mental illnesses such as ...
Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression
In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers investigated the psychobiotic treatment of depression by restoring microbial balance ...
Unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make serotonin to educate gut immune cells
A recent Science Immunology study revealed that neonatal gut bacteria produce serotonin and down-regulate monoamine oxidase A (MOA) to limit serotonin breakdown, ...
Researchers identify the basic principles of serotonin transport in nerve cells
Drugs known as antidepressants target the serotonin transporter in nerve cells and are among the most commonly prescribed medicines worldwide, ...
New genetic test can reveal an individual's susceptibility to gambling disorder
Studies have shown that our genes may be up to 70% responsible for gambling behavior. Now a new genetic test ...
Analysis reveals relationship between nutrient consumption and sleep timing
What you eat might influence when you go to sleep, according to a new study of elite female college athletes. ...
Electrochemical microsensor enables real-time study of serotonin dynamics in the brain
Dysregulation of serotonin plays a role in many psychiatric disorders, including severe depression and anxiety. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, ...