In his home office in Durham, Duke neuroscientist Richard Mooney shows a series of images of a bird's brain on song. In one, ...

Your brain isn't broken—it’s been hijacked by dopamine overload. Discover how modern life is stealing your focus and how to ...

New research has uncovered an unexpected function of dopamine, a brain chemical traditionally associated with pleasure and ...

Your brain's chemistry fuels food cravings. Learn how dopamine, cortisol, and other chemicals drive your appetite and how to ...

Summary: New research reveals dopamine has a previously unknown role: reshaping our memories of rewarding experiences. In a study using mice, scientists found dopamine helps reduce the perceived value ...

The research group led by Prof. Wang Chu from the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering at Peking University ...

May 16, 2022 — Exercise increases levels of a chemical involved in brain cell growth, which bolsters the release of the 'feel good' hormone dopamine, a new study shows. Dopamine is known to play ...

Dopamine, a brain chemical, plays a pivotal role in the brain’s pleasure and reward circuits by regulating mood, motivation, and physical movements. A deficiency in dopamine could lead to ...

Zebra finches learn their courtship songs early in life by first listening to their fathers and memorizing the melodies.

In its most basic form, dopamine décor looks like a use of bold colours, playful patterns, nostalgic objects, and lots of ...