Scientists long assumed that learning speed depends primarily on our experience—how many times we try and succeed—not the ...

Imagine if patients with Alzheimer's could have their memories restored. Such a future may seem like a pipe dream, but a new ...

The cycle began with a "little treat" to take the edge off a stressful day, but it didn't stop until the shopper racked up a ...

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 ...

Investigational dopaminergic cell replacement therapy shows safety and preliminary motor improvements in early-phase Parkinson disease clinical trials.

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 ...

Whether it’s your morning cup of joe, your afternoon snack, or your evening dessert, sugar is included in everything. To many ...

When you were a kid, the adults in your life likely used some kind of bartering system to convince you to do things. Eat your vegetables? “You get dessert after.” Do your home work? “You get an extra ...

Researchers have discovered a new piece in the puzzle of the brain's 'feel good' substance, dopamine. According to one of the researchers behind the new study, the discovery may facilitate the ...

We've seen countless interior design trends come and go—boho, minimalistic, rustic, coastal, mid-century, and more—but none bring the vibes and positive energy quite like dopamine decor, which ...

You’ve probably seen the term “dopamine detox” all over social media. Beauty influencers and wellness gurus alike have been touting the practice across TikTok and Instagram, with promises that it can ...