A new study in Nature Neuroscience identifies a biological mechanism that explains why repeated experiences become less ...

Explore dopamine's role in movement and how it challenges long-standing theories about motor control and Parkinson's disease ...

Dopamine neurons, which are responsible for reward and motivation in the brain, are active even during sleep. A new study ...

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 ...

Dopamine is the brain's motivational spark, driving us to chase what feels good, say scrolling another reel on social media, and steer clear of what doesn't, like touching a hot stove. But scientists ...

For human beings, dopamine is kind of where it's at. Overall levels and the left-brain versus right-brain amounts of dopamine are major distinguishing factors between our brains and those of our ...

Have you ever wondered why staying motivated feels so much harder for you than it seems to for others? If you’re a woman with ...

Nicotine is an addictive substance found in cigarettes and some vaping devices. Over time, continued nicotine use can lead to long-term brain changes. Nicotine is the active ingredient in tobacco, ...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter — a chemical made in your brain. It carries messages to your nerve cells. Dopamine is also a hormone made in your adrenal glands that gets released into your bloodstream ...

People with restless leg syndrome may also have a higher risk for Parkinson's disease, a study from the Republic of Korea has ...