A global research collaboration has revealed how certain gut cells switch on pain signals, which can linger long after the ...

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IT has been demonstrated that, besides heparin and histamine, mast cells contain serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) 1–3. However, serotonin-containing mast cells, having been found ...

The tradition of giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day is tied not only to cultural symbolism but also to scientific mechanisms that enhance feelings of affection. When we look deeper into the ...

What they are losing is oestrogen, which affects the brain wiring responsible for memory and how fast you process information ...

Weighing in at nearly 2 kilos, our gut bacteria seem to play an even bigger role than was previously thought. These bacteria ...

Certain supplements are said to boost your metabolism and act as natural fat burners. But do they work? Find out what the ...

As a neurotransmitter, serotonin carries messages between nerve cells in your brain (your central nervous system) and throughout your body (your peripheral nervous system). These chemical messages ...

The discovery opens up opportunities to study the therapeutic properties of ibogaine and related compounds. Ibogaine, a ...