
Knocking 5-HT1A down to bring mood up
Most current treatments for depression target the serotonin system, a chemical messenger that plays a role in mood (though it also plays a role in many, many other things).
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Knocking 5-HT1A down to bring mood up
Most current treatments for depression target the serotonin system, a chemical messenger that plays a role in mood (though it also plays a role in many, many other things).

Liking sweet and liking alcohol
I’ve got a terrible sweet tooth. And I am kind of proud of it, in a way. Yeah, I CAN eat that whole chocolate cake. I’d even LIKE it.

Sleep less, gain more

Sci is Off to the Wild Beyond!

Friday Weird Science: Mopey mice pee their feelings.

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When feeling anxious, it really does help to get more sleep

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Running the stress away

Really feel the beat: singing and heartrate

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Losing the "taste" for sperm

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Scicurious Guest Writer: Societal challenges to science communication in Nepal

How Perfect Is Perfect Pitch?
When I was in college, the choir director used to begin every rehearsal with “Sing me an A!”. The 100 person choir would muddle around, with often hilariously off key results.

What makes naked mole rats cancer resistant?

OCD and Optogenetics: Lighting the brain up to shut a behavior down

A genetic history of leprosy

Obesity and OCD: 1 + 1 = 0

Fighting stress with adenosine antagonists

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