CHEMICAL BASIS OF HAPPINESS: A DISCUSSION

Arun Datta

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Our brains are the result of over two million years of evolution. Scientists have found out that certain chemicals and connections between neurons correspond to the feelings of pleasure and happiness. These feelings were meant for our survival. This paper discusses various facets of happiness, transmission between neurons and role of certain chemicals.

 

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neurotransmission, happiness, evolution, neurotransmitters

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejsss.v0i0.385

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