Research provides clues to treat depression, autism and other neuropsychiatric disorders

(Florida Atlantic University) Alterations in a naturally occurring chemical in the brain called serotonin have been linked to a number of neuropsychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety and autism. A team of researchers is revealing critical insights into the mechanisms that can drive diminished serotonin signaling during development and in adulthood to provide new ways of treating several widespread neuropsychiatric disorders associated with perturbed serotonin signaling.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news