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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai find a novel function for stress buster serotonin to treat neurological decline
The researchers at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mumbai have found a novel function for serotonin (a chemical that signals between neurons). The recent discovery establishes that serotonin is involved in the generation of new mitochondria (the powerhouse of the cell) in neurons, increased cellular respiration and fuel (ATP) in the cell. The ..
Topics: Biology • Branches of biology • Hydroxyarenes • Mitochondrion • Neurodegeneration • Neuron • Neurotransmitters • Organ systems • Parkin • Serotonin