Serotonin from the mother is taken up by the fetal placenta, which then produces a myriad of hormones, growth factors, and regulators that are delivered to the fetus. Credit: Yale University For the ...

Scientists have studied the main source of serotonin in the brain -- the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN). By studying how activating the brain's 'serotonin center' affects awake animals for the first time, ...

A: Foods rich in tryptophan, such as eggs, cheese, salmon, tofu, nuts, and seeds, may help support natural serotonin ...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter and hormone that works with your brain’s reward system and sends messages between your brain and body, Cleveland Clinic explains. Dopamine gives us a sense of pleasure ...

UC Davis researchers have developed a new method that uses light to transform amino acids - the building blocks of proteins - ...

Serotonin helps you feel happier, calmer, and more focused. Dopamine makes you feel motivated, accomplished, and productive. Serotonin and dopamine deficiencies have been linked to conditions like ...