A growing body of mouse and rat research is rewriting the textbook on how dopamine, the brain’s primary reward signal, ...

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

Alpha synuclein is a presynaptic protein that, when misfolded, contributes to neuronal degeneration and the progression of ...

A new study found that people with depression and anxiety who used GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy had a 42% lower risk ...

A small burst of energy can change how a movement feels. It can make a reach quicker, a step lighter, or a motion more ...

A Boston University-led research team has discovered a dopamine signal in the brain that helps determine whether you are ...

Researchers discover a new dopamine signal in the striatum that acts as a guidance system, encoding trajectory errors to ...

Dopamine is the brain’s motivational spark, driving us to chase what feels good and steer clear of what doesn’t. But scientists haven’t fully understood how dopamine helps us learn to avoid bad ...

Starting a regular program at the gym is a common New Year's resolution, but it's one that most people are unable to stick with for very long. Now a study done in mice is providing clues about one of ...

The first time a person rides a rollercoaster, they may find it exhilarating, but when they get back on to ride again, they may find that they can’t replicate that initial feeling of excitement.

For decades, treatment of Parkinson’s disease has centered on replacing dopamine, the neurotransmitter whose decline drives ...