Dopamine seems to be having a moment in the zeitgeist. You may have read about it in the news, seen viral social media posts about “dopamine hacking,” or listened to podcasts about how to harness what ...

There are many kinds of dopamine neurons located in the uppermost region of the brainstem that manufacture and release dopamine throughout the brain. Recently published research reports a relationship ...

A shift in a single brain protein can reshape how cues turn into habits, opening new possibilities for treating addiction and neurological disorders.

The intricate web of chemical messengers that facilitate communication between neurons represents one of the body’s most complex and fascinating systems. These neurotransmitters, including serotonin, ...

Changing levels of the brain protein KCC2 can alter how reward associations form, reshaping the learning process that links ...

There’s no shortage of blogs, podcasts, and self-help books on the importance of dopamine for the brain. In fact, many portray dopamine as the secret to better motivation, sharper thinking, and ...

Researchers are developing a greater understanding of Parkinson’s disease, the fastest growing neurodegenerative disease ...

We connect food and pleasure when it comes to certain flavors, but you may not know that some foods partner with chemical messengers in your brain to make you feel great. Known as “dopamine foods,” ...