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    Discover how Henry Dale's four scientific criteria revolutionized our understanding of neurotransmitters, from proving chemicals carry brain messages to revealing emotions as molecules flowing through our entire body.

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    We're not just electrical beings—we're chemical beings too. Emotions aren't just happening in our heads; they're literally molecules flowing through our bloodstream, acting as a giant communication network for the entire body.

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