New research out of Michigan State University expands on current understanding of the brain chemical dopamine, finding that it plays a role in reducing the value of memories associated with rewards.

Dopamine is not just a reward signal — new research shows it precisely fine-tunes inhibitory brain circuits essential for learning, memory formation and mental health Wroclaw Medical University, ...

Astrocytes use the MEGF10 receptor to prune synapses in the striatum, a process essential for dopamine-driven motor learning.

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 a powerful signal in the brain, influencing our moods, motivations, movements, and more. The neurotransmitter is crucial for reward-based learning, a function that may be disrupted in a ...

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 ...

Imagine a world where your brain works against your wallet — welcome to Gen Z’s dopamine debt, a phenomenon where the brain’s reward system adapts to hyperstimulation, creating cycles of impulsive ...

A groundbreaking clinical trial is testing whether specially engineered stem cells can help the brain restore its own dopamine production in people with Parkinson’s disease. Because the condition is ...

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Researchers review the future of schizophrenia treatment, highlighting TAAR1 agonists, NMDA enhancers, and the gut-brain axis ...