Sudden infant death syndrome linked to low levels of serotonin
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 17:07
in Health & Medicine
The brains of infants who die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) produce low levels of serotonin, a brain chemical that conveys messages between cells and plays a vital role in regulating breathing, heart rate, and sleep, reported researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health.