Recent scientific research has unveiled a crucial link between hormones, dopamine, and the learning process, potentially ...

The placebo effect can have a significant influence on treatment outcomes. While we still have a lot to learn about how and why a patient’s expectations can influence the effectiveness of medication ...

A new study on laboratory rats has found that the brain’s ability to learn from rewards is enhanced by the hormone estrogen.

A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience indicated that emotional recognition processes in disorders such as Parkinson’s disease may be impacted by dopamine level changes in the brain. Several ...

Blocking dopamine receptors in different regions of the amygdala reduces drug seeking and taking behavior with varying longevity. Blocking dopamine receptors in different regions of the amygdala ...

Environmental cues affect our behavior in a variety of ways. Despite playing an invaluable role in guiding our daily activities, such cues also appear to trigger the harmful, compulsive behaviors that ...

The abuse potential and psychotomimetic effects of ketamine have been linked to the dopaminergic system. Moreover, its dopaminergic effects may also contribute to its antidepressant effects. In view ...

Scientists have made a major advance in untangling the brain circuits that lead to the powerful addictive effects of heroin, a study in the open-access journal eLife reports. The discovery could lead ...

Dopamine isn’t just the “feel good” neurotransmitter. According to a new study from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, it is also an epigenetic regulator. Through a process called dopaminylation, it ...

A type of supplement known as the "dopamine bean" can contain very high levels of levodopa -- in some cases, higher than prescription formulations used to treat Parkinson's disease, researchers found.

Experiments reveal how estrogen enhances dopamine and cognitive function. Hormones are known to have powerful effects on the brain, influencing mood, motivation, and decision-making. Yet, the precise ...

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