Serotonin, Netrins, and Brain Development: Why a Neurotransmitter Is Not Always a Neurotransmitter

摘要

From a research perspective, it is always a joy when molecular mechanisms that were first characterized in petri dishes are confirmed inside a living animal. As molecular techniques have become more sophisticated, such dual results are increasingly commonplace. This month's column is about just such an achievement and takes its cue from a topic I considered in last month's article.