According to the authors, the chemical structures of psychedelics allow them to cross the plasma membrane and activate intracellular receptors that are not easily accessible to serotonin itself. Other ...

Tryptophan boosts serotonin, which in turn promotes a sense of calmness and may also help with sleep regulation. Tryptophan isn’t a magical formula for boosting serotonin levels or suddenly ...

Many of these compounds share a common chemical structure with one another and with neurotransmitters widely produced by the human body, such as serotonin. Classic examples are psilocybin, which is ...

Past work by the Maze Laboratory found that serotonin and dopamine, in addition to their role as neurotransmitters—chemical messengers that carry signals between nerve cells, controlling a ...

Yael David, Chemical Biologist, Mount Sinai School of Medicine Past work by the Maze Laboratory found that serotonin and dopamine, in addition to their role as neurotransmitters-chemical ...