It has long been known as the arbiter of reward in the brain, but recent findings could upend this classic theory of dopamine ...

Dopamine, well known for its role in the central nervous system, is increasingly recognised as a key modulator of immune function. Dopamine receptors, expressed not only on neurons but also on a ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the constant gnawing of rodents isn't just a reflex or a ...

Dopamine doesn’t flood the brain as once believed – it fires in exact, ultra-fast bursts that target specific neurons. The discovery turns a century-old view of dopamine on its head and could ...

When we learn a new motor skill-whether mastering a piano passage or refining balance while walking-the brain must reorganize ...

Researchers at the University of Missouri may have found a clue to help uncover a possible link between autism and ...

It's become the conventional wisdom, but a new study says it's not all it's cracked up to be. By now, we've all heard it: Taking a "dopamine detox" from screens can do wonders to rest our brains by ...

LOS ANGELES — Maybe you'd like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting and engaging as it used to –– so you just squander another hour on social media. Your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I used to think dopamine was just a chemical in the brain. Turns out, it can make or break a life. Coined by Dr. Cameron Sepa in ...

This is part 4 of a 5-part series on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 3, "Is ADHD Really a Disorder?" is available here. If a distinct population of individuals have something we describe as ADHD, ...