Neurotransmitters are chemicals involved in nerve function. Their actions impact mood, movement, and survival. Nerves throughout the body—including the brain, gastrointestinal system, heart, and ...

Researchers have developed the first metal–organic framework (MOF) neuron that mimics brain-like behavior in aqueous ...

By influencing these neurotransmitters, intermittent fasting may create an internal environment that supports both emotional well-being and cognitive function.

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 ...

Researchers have identified a neurochemical signature that sets Parkinson's disease apart from essential tremor—two of the ...

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder experienced by 10 to 30 percent of adults. The primary medications for insomnia are those ...

Through studying neural activity in male mice during sex, Miyasaka and her team have identified two key neurotransmitters at play throughout the different stages of sex: dopamine and acetylcholine.