Regions of brain where serotonin promotes patience revealed by scientists ANI | Updated: Dec 19, 2020 23:39 IST Okinawa [Japan], December 19 (ANI): In a study on mice, scientists have pinpointed specific areas of the brain that individually promote patience through the action of serotonin. The study was conducted by the Neural Computation Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), the authors, Dr Katsuhiko Miyazaki and DrKayoko Miyazaki, and its findings were published in the journal Science Advances. "Serotonin is one of the most famous neuromodulators of behavior, helping to regulate mood, sleep-wake cycles, and appetite," said Dr. Katsuhiko Miyazaki. "Our research shows that the release of this chemical messenger also plays a crucial role in promoting patience, increasing the time that mice are willing to wait for a food reward."