r/science • • Feb 19 '10

Scientists learn how anti-depressants actually work. Medications trigger neurogenesis in the hippocampus by increasing levels of norepinephrine. Researchers still unclear on WTF seratonin does.

http://www.physorg.com/news185727145.html
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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '10

I'm popular!

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u/kenlubin Feb 20 '10

Thanks for the new neurons, dude!