Dopamine is one of the most extensively studied chemical messengers in the human brain, and yet scientists are still figuring out how it works to accomplish so much. For years, the classic view has ...

Researchers have identified the neurogenic progenitor that give rise to dopaminergic neurons, the primary neurons affected in Parkinson’s disease.

The research team discovered that Arvcf knockout significantly reduces the neuronal abundance within the VTA and weakens ...

Being thoughtful about food choices can also help ensure your body produces and regulates dopamine properly. Dopamine is ...

Dopamine neurons in a part of the brain called the midbrain may, with aging, be increasingly susceptible to a vicious spiral of decline driven by fuel shortages, according to a study led by Weill ...

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 ...

Their attraction to cannabis may be due to the effects of THC on dopamine function. Patients may use cannabis to manage their symptoms or reduce the side effects of their stimulant medications.

Understanding the role of the brain in hedonic eating—the act of eating for pleasure rather than for physiological need—has been a popular endeavor. Researchers at the University of California, San ...