Tracing the basics of depression resistance

Tracing the basics of depression resistance

An imaging technique reveals the release of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain of a mouse during the development of psychological resilience. © Laboratory of Manuel Mameli, UNIL

Observing other people coping with traumatic experiences can strengthen our resilience against the development of psychological problems. Researchers have now demonstrated this form of emotional contagion in mice and have already gained insights into the underlying mechanism. The special function of the neurotransmitter serotonin was revealed in a certain

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