Blocking production of a single enzyme alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety in mice that have low serotonin levels, researchers have found. Serotonin, a chemical that helps brain cells communicate with one another, is the target of the most successful anti-depressant medications. Low levels of serotonin are implicated in depression and many other psychiatric disorders, including increased anxiety, aggression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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