Amino acid neurotransmitters are closely correlated to the neurological function of the brain, and the imbalance of amino acid neurotransmitters can lead to a variety of neurological diseases.

False-colour positron emission tomography (PET) scan highlighting limbic areas in a human brain. A receptor for the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA is visualised here in regions of the brain ...

Salk scientists create methods to study messenger proteins in the brain called neuropeptides, finding they control the brain’s fear response in mice—a finding that may help develop more effective ...

People with obesity are ten times more likely to develop diabetes compared with lean people. Researchers trying to understand why have found an answer in the same system that drives the body’s ...

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, ...

More Americans than ever are turning to spiritual, meditative and religious retreats as a way to reset their daily life and enhance wellbeing. Now, researchers at The Marcus Institute of Integrative ...

Is that bubbly diet soda doing more than quenching your thirst? From neurotransmitters to cravings and the gut-brain axis, ...