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serotonin receptors
Coverage of serotonin receptors in the Nexus archive.
- New psychedelic-like drugs could treat depression without making you trip
UC Davis researchers created new psychedelic-like compounds that activate key serotonin receptors tied to brain plasticity and mental health benefits without causing hallucination-like behavior. These compounds could lead to future treatments for depression, PTSD, and addiction. The discovery was made by shining UV light on amino acid-based molecules.