Although dopaminergic neurons make up only 1% of the brain, their influence on our lives is immense and dopamine is one of the most-studied substances. All of these effects depend on the puzzle-like ...

Researchers found that the local release of dopamine – a molecule best known for its role in the brain’s reward system – is a key factor in acquiring new motor skills.

The aggregates of α-synuclein bear a close connection with Parkinson’s disease, which is largely characterized by the loss of the dopaminergic neurons. Dopamine promotes the formation of undesirable ...

Imagine a world where your brain works against your wallet — welcome to Gen Z’s dopamine debt, a phenomenon where the brain’s ...

Feeling numb, restless, or addicted to your phone? You might be experiencing a dopamine deficit. Dr. Anna Lembke, ...

There is too much of a good thing. You may be dealing with too much dopamine, making it hard to enjoy simple things. A fast ...

By shutting down a hyperactive enzyme, scientists got damaged brain cells to regrow their lost “antennae” and restart ...

“Dopamine anchoring is the idea of pairing a nonpreferred task with something you enjoy, hopefully making the boring or ...

To do so, they recruited 384 individuals for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Sweden. Patients were an average age of 57 years and had moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder.

What remains unknown is the exact molecular workings of the dopamine clock, as well as the genetic and environmental factors that may activate it in humans.