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

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

We have long been told a simple story about reward: Dopamine is the "wanting" molecule that drives us toward goals, and ...

Digital dopamine loops are changing how Gen Z interacts with social media. Learn how constant scrolling, likes, and ...

A Boston University-led research team has discovered a dopamine signal in the brain that helps determine whether you are moving toward or away from a goal, potentially shedding new light on how the ...

Brain Chemical Provides A 'Pep In Your Step,' Experiment Shows By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Have you ever found a “spring in your step” when you’re ...

Scientists have long known that dopamine helps the brain learn from rewards, but a new computational model shows how for people with schizophrenia this learning system can break down and ...

If you've heard of two of the brain's chemical neurotransmitters, it's probably dopamine and serotonin. Never mind that glutamate and GABA do most of the work - it's the thrill of dopamine as the ...

Dopamine has a dark side. Substances that give us great pleasure, from coffee to cocaine, can raise dopamine levels too high.

Researchers discover a neural circuit that rewards gnawing behavior with dopamine, explaining repetitive oral habits in animals and humans.

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