Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the body. Their function is to transmit signals from nerve cells to target cells. These signals help regulate bodily functions ranging from heart rate to ...

From mental to physical health, these five neurotransmitters keep our bodies moving. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that enable signals between nerve cells and target cells. These target ...

The latest chemistry news, including important research advances, business and policy trends, chemical safety practices, career guidance, and more. The work was led by Ian Maze, a neuroepigeneticist ...

Neurons perform numerous complex tasks by communicating with each other via small messenger molecules called neurotransmitters. Accurately detecting them is crucial to understanding the functioning of ...

Tissue-like probes: A three-channel NeuroString for brain implantation (left) and a micro-CT image showing a gut NeuroString placed in the mouse colon (right). (Courtesy: Jinxing Li, Zhenan Bao, ...

Researchers in the US have for the first time used MRI to follow the dynamics of neurotransmitters with molecular precision. They have demonstrated the technique on dopamine, a neurotransmitter that ...

Ever pondered the enigmatic nature of leadership? The dynamics of leading a group can vary greatly from one individual to another. While several elements contribute to effective leadership, ...

Also referred to as chemical messengers, neurotransmitters are chemical agents made and released by neurons. They are stored in vesicles at the terminal end (presynaptic terminal) of a neuron. Their ...