Researchers suggest that the antidepressant effects of exercise might stem from its ability to decrease inflammation and ...

Research unveils the complex relationship between dopamine and serotonin, transforming our understanding of brain chemistry ...

Dopamine commonly known as the feel-good neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger crucial to the brains reward system Learn ...

Studies have revealed that obesity and eating disorders disrupt the brain's normal response to food entering the stomach and ...

A new study comparing neurons from different primates pinpointed several genetic changes unique to humans that buffer our ...

The interplay between dopamine and serotonin shapes behavior by creating a balance between reward-seeking and impulse control.

What Is a Nicotine Addiction? Nicotine addiction is characterized by a mental and physical dependence on nicotine. When you ...

Oct. 4, 2024 — A research team has revealed that a molecule in the brain -- ophthalmic acid -- unexpectedly acts like a neurotransmitter similar to dopamine in regulating motor function ...

This study utilizes an elegant approach to examine valence encoding of the mesolimbic dopamine system. The findings are valuable, demonstrating differential responses of dopamine to the same taste ...

Alcohol – the drug or poison that's been normalized in society. While many may view alcohol as a social lubricant or a way to ...

ADHD manifests differently—and is frequently missed—in women who appear to “have it all together.” Here's what you need to ...

Dopamine is an inotropic agent that has vasodilatory effects at low doses. It is a common belief that low-dose dopamine may be helpful in the prevention and treatment of acute renal failure and is ...