Meet the brain molecule of the moment: 4-(2-Aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol. You have been its beneficiary from birth. Lately, you might have seen it splashed across the headlines under its common name.

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 ...

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 ...

A new study shows that estrogen naturally modulates dopamine signaling in the brain, altering how female rats learn reward cues across the reproductive cycle.

From ‘dopamine fasting’ to ‘anti-dopamine parenting’, TikTok influencers claim these practices have rewired their brains ...

In the late 2010s, dopamine detoxing or fasting emerged as the latest scientific-sounding wellness trend. But what is a dopamine detox? The exact definition of a dopamine detox has always been ...

Detoxes are a staple of modern-day wellness culture. Want a healthier gut? Detox your diet. Less anxiety? Do a digital detox. Now, though, another type of detox involving a common hormone, dopamine, ...

A quick surge of dopamine shifts mice into a dreamy stage of sleep. In the rodents’ brains, the chemical messenger triggers rapid-eye-movement sleep, or REM, researchers report in the March 4 Science.

A drink designed to make you feel happier? Spectacular, give me 14 of them right now. You may have already heard of "dopamine dressing" or "dopamine decor," but allow us to introduce you to "dopamine ...

Meet the brain molecule of the moment: 4-(2-Aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol. You have been its beneficiary from birth. Lately, you might have seen it splashed across the headlines under its common name.