Reuptake inhibitors treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions by increasing certain brain chemicals. Different types target serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, or a combination of ...

In an unprecedented new study, researchers have shown neurotransmitters in the human brain are released during the processing of the emotional content of language, providing new insights into how ...

The human brain contains nearly 86 billion neurons, constantly exchanging messages like an immense social media network, but neurons do not work alone – glial cells, neurotransmitters, receptors, and ...

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) involve mild to severe impairment of social, behavioral and communication abilities. These disorders can significantly impact performance at school, in employment and ...

A collaborative effort between Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has shed valuable light on how monoamine neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and now histamine help ...

Scientists have uncovered a "major piece of the puzzle" in understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which could open up new lines of treatment. Compulsive behaviours – such as obsessive ...