How is serotonin synthesized? What happens to the brain without serotonin?

Serotonin is synthesized in a two-step biochemical reaction, catalyzed by the enzymes tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) and aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase. Genetically engineered mice whose brains do not produce serotonin show increased aggression, among other behavioral phenotypes.
This is a preview for a full-length video that was released yesterday: • Serotonin Miniseries
Serotonin (also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT) is a neurotransmitter molecule used in a huge variety of neurobiological processes. This video is part of a miniseries on the neurobiology of the serotonin system. Link to the rest of the serotonin videos: • Serotonin Miniseries
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It would be awesome if you attached a link to the video you reference ❤

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