serotonin transporter
Protein responsible for reuptake of serotonin in neurons.
Technical: BiotechnologyNeuroscience / Neurotransmission
The serotonin transporter is a protein found in nerve cells that helps control levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger involved in mood, sleep, and other functions. It works by removing excess serotonin from the space between nerve cells, allowing signals to be regulated.
neurotransmission
The process of transmitting signals between nerve cells.
Scientific: BiotechnologyNeuroscience / Synaptic Transmission
Neurotransmission is the way our brain communicates. It involves the sending of chemical messages (neurotransmitters) from one nerve cell to another across a tiny gap called a synapse. These messages allow us to think, feel, and move.
serotonin
A neurotransmitter involved in mood, sleep, and appetite.
Scientific: BiotechnologyNeuroscience / Neurotransmission
Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain that plays a crucial role in regulating mood, sleep, appetite, and other functions. It's often referred to as the 'happy hormone' because it contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness.
antidepressants
Medications used to treat depression and other mood disorders.
Pharmaceutical: PharmaceuticalsPsychiatry / Mental Health Treatment
Antidepressants are a class of medications that help people manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. They work by affecting the balance of certain chemicals in the brain.
Parkinson's
A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors and loss of movement.
Medical: HealthcareNeurology / Movement Disorders
Parkinson's disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects movement. It causes symptoms like tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement, and balance problems. These symptoms are caused by damage to nerve cells in the part of the brain responsible for controlling movement.
mutations
Changes in the DNA sequence.
Genetic: BiotechnologyGenetics / Molecular Biology
Mutations are alterations in the genetic code (DNA). They can be caused by errors during DNA replication or exposure to environmental factors like radiation. Mutations can have various effects, ranging from being harmless to causing diseases.
psychatric disorders
Mental illnesses that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.
Medical: HealthcarePsychiatry / Mental Health Disorders
Psychiatric disorders are a range of mental health conditions that impact how people think, feel, and behave. They can include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and others.