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Ep 182 SSRIs Part 1: Origin

This Podcast Will Kill You

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The Evolution of Serotonin: From Discovery to Mental Health

This chapter explores the scientific journey of serotonin's identification, emphasizing its initial roles as a vasoconstrictor before revealing its crucial function as a neurotransmitter. It highlights the challenges faced by a pioneering scientist in publishing her findings, which ultimately advanced our understanding of serotonin's impact on mental health and brain chemistry.

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