Snails have a unique coping mechanism of dealing with serotonin, which causes heart disease amongst humans. The hope is that by experimenting on them, an effective treatment can be found.

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Using Snail Hearts in Serotonin Research

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Using Snail Hearts in Serotonin Research

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