Ever wonder what's going on in your brain when a certain mood strikes? You can thank your neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are tiny chemical messengers that carry, boost, and balance signals ...

A neuron is a nerve cell that is the basic building block of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Neurons are similar to other cells in the human body in a number of ways, but ...

Happy hormones are neurotransmitters and chemicals that regulate your mood and emotions. Serotonin, dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin all play different roles in supporting well-being. Exercise, ...

New proteomics research is enabling scientists to decipher how neurotransmitter receptors behave and change as an organism develops. The new work could help scientists better understand the formation ...