Journal Series

Introduction The brain is a complex and fascinating organ, responsible for controlling a wide range of bodily functions and behaviors. One of the key components of the brain's communication system is neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons. In this blog post, we'll explore the different types of neurotransmitters, their functions in the brain, and how they can affect our behavior and mental health. What are Neurotransmitters? Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that are released by neurons and travel across the synapse, the gap between two neurons. There are dozens of different types of neurotransmitters, each with their own specific functions and effects on the brain. Some of the most well-known neurotransmitters include: Dopamine Dopamine is often called the "reward" neurotransmitter, as it is involved in feelings of pleasure and motivation.  Serotonin Serotonin is involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep....

An international scientific journal called Journal of Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology publishes high-quality articles on a variety of topics, including molecular diseases, neuroendocrinology, neurotoxicology, intracellular inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, sensory transduction, neural processing, and gene regulation and genetics. Introduction Choosing behavior necessitates balancing a variety of decision factors, such as utility, uncertainty, delay, or effort, which work together to define a subjective value for each option or course of action that is being examined. This ability is based on prior knowledge of the rewards (and penalties) that could arise from previous actions. Making judgements in a social setting may require strategic consideration of other people's goals and how their actions may affect one's own results. Other emotions have an impact on valuation as well. These emotions help us adaptively control our decisions so that we can, for instance, avoid ...

An international scientific journal called Journal of Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology publishes high-quality articles on a variety of topics, including molecular diseases, neuroendocrinology, neurotoxicology, intracellular inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, sensory transduction, neural processing, and gene regulation and genetics. Introduction  Emotions have a significant role in our daily experiences and lives. There is some scientific consensus that they exist, but there doesn't seem to be much else. It's unclear to researchers what they are, how they function, or whether they are specific to humans. We all seem to believe that we understand what emotions are because we all have strong, ingrained opinions about them. This is because we all feel emotions. Emotions are brain states that, from a functional perspective, are typically brought on by stimuli or events that, in turn, create actions and other changes that may be measured. With this functional definition, we...