Lack of serotonin alters development and function in the brain

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Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have created the first complete model to describe the role that serotonin plays in brain development and structure. Serotonin, also called 5-hydroxytryptamine [5-HT], is an important neuromodulator of brain development and the structure and function of neuronal (nerve cell) circuits.

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December 23, 2015 | Categories: Genetics, Neuroscience Research, Psychology | Tags: behavioral science, cell biology, DNA, health, medicine, neurobiology, neurology, peer reviewed, psychology, public health, science | 1 Comment