What is the self-reinforcement hypothesis? A new theory explains how the mesolimbic dopamine system rewards future-oriented mental time travel.

Levodopa—the gold-standard treatment for Parkinson's disease—increases dopamine in the brain. But as the disease progresses ...

Researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are exploring stem cell treatments that could replace lost ...

Scientists have long studied the role of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that helps control learning and movement, in order ...

How does dopamine control both movement and learning? New research reveals that acetylcholine acts as a "switch" for dopamine ...

Experiencing social isolation during early developmental years can lead to increased anxiety and a higher preference for ...

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 ...

A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has upended decades of neuroscience dogma, revealing that dopamine, a neurotransmitter critical for movement, motivation, learning ...

You won’t get very far without dopamine. That is the problem at the heart of Parkinson’s disease; the death of dopamine-producing cells eventually leaves many patients unable to walk. Too much ...

At the heart of your financial frustration is the ventral striatum (VS). This region acts as the brain’s primary hub for ...