neurotransmitters

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The body's production and decomposition of these neurotransmitters, as well as various hormones, is believed to result in depression in some individuals.

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  • Small plastiglass vials of the lingster's stock in trade -- the alpha sequence: neurotransmitters, and the beta sequence: state alterers -gleamed in the dull light. —  F ;SF; - vol 092 issue 02 - February 1997
  • The potential for mind-boosting drugs and technologies has increased stunningly over the past decade as neuroscientists have unlocked the secrets of neuronal circuits, neurotransmitters, and specific molecular events triggering brain functions in three interconnected cognitive domains-attention, memory, and creativity. —  Clipmarks | Live Clips
  • The neurotransmitters are responsible for passing the signal from one brain cell to another. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • The use in clinical studies of drugs mimicking neurotransmitters is also taken into consideration for a more complete analysis. —  CiteULike: Everyone's library
  • Studies have found that one of St Johns Wort抯 active ingredients, hypericin, affects neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) in a similar way as antidepressant The reason why the active ingredient is so effective is because it mirrors monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, which is the ingredient found in major antidepressant drugs. —  Purpleocity.net
 

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