Gut bacteria shown to produce serotonin, revealing new pathways for IBS therapy. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have uncovered new details about how gut bacteria interact with ...

Adults consuming whole grain rye have lower plasma serotonin levels than people eating low-fiber wheat bread, according to a recent study. Adults consuming whole grain rye have lower plasma serotonin ...

On Oct. 10, the Schroeder Lab, led by Prof. Frank Schroeder, chemistry and chemical biology, published a study detailing a new class of serotonin-containing compounds and another serotonin pathway in ...

IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a common gastrointestinal disorder more common in women with symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea. The cause of the disease is not clear, but the ...

Serotonin makes you feel good. This neurotransmitter known as the “happiness hormone” regulates mood, sleep, and appetite. It also plays a key role in the gastrointestinal tract, where it is involved ...

Foods rich in tryptophan may boost the production of serotonin in the brain. These foods include eggs, some cheeses, and turkey. Serotonin is a natural neurotransmitter (brain messenger) and hormone ...

Adults consuming whole grain rye have lower plasma serotonin levels than people eating low-fiber wheat bread, according to a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and the International ...

Despite recent rainy weather and the late-season snowstorm that Mother Nature pranked us with on April Fool’s Day, Amherst is officially welcoming in warmer weather. When the clouds clear from the sky ...

After I finished my Ph.D. dissertation, everything felt really difficult. I wanted to throw a party for myself, but couldn't seem to plan it. I wanted a job, but couldn't get around to looking for one ...