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Category: Chatter • Life Science • Science Tattoos
Posted on: November 2, 2007 1:01 AM, by Carl Zimmer
"Here is a picture of my serotonin tattoo. I don't know that it needs much more explanation than it's my favorite neurotransmitter."--Hayley
I thought there were more science tattoo out there. Last week brought nothing, but this week brought the collection up to 85.
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And now it's my favourite neurotransmitter too!
Posted by: Chris | November 2, 2007 4:07 AM
I can see that this neurotransmitter really works. Is it addictive?
Posted by: Fred | November 2, 2007 8:25 AM
M.John Harrison should be informed. (cf '07 ACC winner Nova Swing).
Posted by: nnyhav | November 2, 2007 1:09 PM
That's so awesome! I love that idea. I wonder if there is anyone out there that has their body tattooed in such a way as to label the muscles/tendons/blood vessels/etc... That would be... well creepy, but cool.
Posted by: Nathaniel | November 5, 2007 2:19 AM
Oh, raver-girls. I love you AND serotonin! (It's funny how many people I know whose favorite neurotransmitter is serotonin...)
Posted by: Joe Ardent | November 5, 2007 3:49 PM