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 ...

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 ...

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

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.