When it comes to the chemistry of the human brain, dopamine and serotonin are the reigning stars. Like other neurotransmitters, they trigger and modulate the electrical signals that nerve cells use to communicate.
In comparison, the chemicals called trace amines are considered mere bit players. Now, a study reveals that people have genes that encode cell-surface proteins dedicated to responding to trace amines.
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