When UVB rays from sunlight hit the skin, they spark the production of vitamin D₃, essential for strong bones, immune health, and brain function. But it doesn’t stop there. Sunlight also triggers a ...
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Columbia University and the University of San Francisco, have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism by which dopamine, a key brain chemical vital for movement ...
A team of scientists is proposing a new explanation for some cases of long Covid, based on their findings that serotonin levels were lower in people with the complex condition. In their study, ...
Love isn't just poetry, it's neurobiology. Dopamine fuels desire and reward, oxytocin strengthens bonding and trust, and ...
The intricate web of chemical messengers that facilitate communication between neurons represents one of the body’s most complex and fascinating systems. These neurotransmitters, including serotonin, ...
According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 44 children is identified as autistic. Prevalence varies across geographies, but the condition affects ...