Neuroscience
What happens to the dopamine system when we experience aversive events?
A new study at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience has examined how the dopamine system processes aversive unpleasant events.
Nov 11, 2022
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Genetics
New study pinpoints genetic mechanism linking dopamine to schizophrenia 
Researchers at the Lieber Institute for Brain Development (LIBD) believe they have solved a riddle that has challenged scientists for more than 70 years: how the brain chemical dopamine relates to schizophrenia, the often-devastating ...
Nov 1, 2022
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Neuroscience
Unraveling the reward behavior: Mechanisms underlying the dopamine signaling pathway
One part of the basal ganglia, known as the nucleus accumbens (NAc), is composed of medium spiny neurons (MSNs). The MSNs, in which the dopamine D1 receptor (D1R) and dopamine D2 receptor (D2R) express, are controlled by ...
Sep 29, 2022
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Neuroscience
Secret behind 'nic-sickness' could help break tobacco addiction
If you remember your first hit on a cigarette, you know how sickening nicotine can be. Yet, for many people, the rewards of nicotine outweigh the negative effects of high doses.
Aug 11, 2022
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Neuroscience
A role for cell 'antennae' in managing dopamine signals in the brain
A historically overlooked rod-like projection present on nearly every cell type in the human body may finally be getting its scientific due: A new study has found that these appendages, called cilia, on neurons in the brain ...
Aug 9, 2022
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Medical research
Serotonin and dopamine modulate aging in response to food odor and availability
It's common knowledge that a healthy diet is a key to a healthy life. And while many people go on specialized diets to trim down or improve their overall health, researchers interested in aging have been actively studying ...
Jul 1, 2022
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Neuroscience
New study reveals brain circuit responsible for cocaine withdrawal-induced anxiety and relapse-related behavior
New research from the University of California, Irvine, finds that drug withdrawal-induced anxiety and reinstatement of drug seeking behaviors are controlled by a single pathway in the brain and centered around dopamine cells.
May 3, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Dopamine involved in recognizing emotions
The neurotransmitter dopamine, famous for its role in reward, is also involved in recognizing emotions, according to new research published in JNeurosci.
May 2, 2022
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Neuroscience
Connections between addictive drugs and brain function in mice
Researchers use advanced technology and mice to study dopamine neuron structure, addiction and the brain's ability to recover.
Jan 18, 2022
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Medical research
Motor neurons derived from patients point to new possible drug target for ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a severe, fatal neurodegenerative disorder causing loss of motor neurons and voluntary muscle action. While mouse studies have identified potential treatments, these drugs have typically ...
Jun 8, 2021
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