Science Tattoo Friday: Back with a Neurochemical Vengeance

“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.

November 2nd, 2007 1:01 AM Tags: Science Tattoos
by Carl Zimmer in Uncategorized | 5 comments | RSS feed | Trackback >

5 Responses to “Science Tattoo Friday: Back with a Neurochemical Vengeance”

1. Chris Says:
November 2nd, 2007 at 4:07 am

And now it’s my favourite neurotransmitter too!
2. Fred Says:
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:25 am

I can see that this neurotransmitter really works. Is it addictive?
3. nnyhav Says:
November 2nd, 2007 at 1:09 pm

M.John Harrison should be informed. (cf ’07 ACC winner Nova Swing).
4. Nathaniel Says:
November 5th, 2007 at 2:19 am

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.
5. Joe Ardent Says:
November 5th, 2007 at 3:49 pm

Oh, raver-girls. I love you AND serotonin! (It’s funny how many people I know whose favorite neurotransmitter is serotonin…)

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