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Serotonin reduces apnea, could be clue to understanding sudden infant death syndrome

April 28, 2016 by

Serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain, shortens periods of apnea (temporary cessation of breathing) and promotes inspiration, according to a new study.

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