The neurotransmitter serotonin, released in a brain structure called the habenula, is the key molecule mediating resilience. Image shows neurons within the mouse habenula. Human beings have the ...

The simple act of observing others cope with a traumatic experience can increase our capacity for resilience and prevent the pathological states that can result from it, notably depression.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter important for mood, digestion, and sleep. You can increase serotonin levels naturally through exercise and sunlight. Serotonin is a naturally occurring monoamine ...

Often called a "happiness hormone," serotonin regulates mood, so it's often associated with the brain. In reality, less than 5% of serotonin is made in the brain, with 95% of it made in the gut. But ...

A novel treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is on the horizon, with the discovery that two specific gut microbes produce serotonin that protects against inflammation and damage. Scientists ...

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has provided the first direct evidence that schizophrenia is associated with a greater release ...