A new study provides a detailed look at how the psychedelic compound psilocin acts on specific neurons within the brain. The ...

Serotonin is often described as the happiness chemical because of its well-known role in regulating mood. However, recent ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Researchers discovered a way to keep T cells from wearing out during the fight against cancer, and the approach could make ...

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Recent scientific research has unveiled an unexpected connection between serotonin, a neurotransmitter primarily known for ...

A molecular switch in breast cancer cells reprograms the genetic production line towards tumor growth and stress resistance.

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Mechanotransduction—the process through which cells sense and convert mechanical cues into biochemical signals—has emerged as ...