Dopamine under control: Precision regulation of inhibition shapes learning, memory and mental health

For decades, dopamine has been celebrated in neuroscience as the quintessential "reward molecule"—a chemical herald of ...

Dopamine acts on motivation and reinforcement learning via distinct cellular processes, study suggests

Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter known to modulate motivation and reinforcement learning. While the role of dopamine in ...
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Discovery of dopamine receptors in a previously overlooked part of the brain sheds light on the complex circuitry for anxiety and depression

Researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the brain that controls approach vs. avoidance behavior. Mount Sinai researchers have ...
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ADHD meds don’t work for everyone – a new study reveals why

Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain. Now, new research suggests the drug’s effectiveness is less about the amount of dopamine it ...
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A Guide to Opioid Receptors

Opioids slot into opioid receptors and activate them. This sends signals to your brain to relieve pain and promote pleasure. Both endogenous opioids, which your body naturally produces, and exogenous ...