Although most neurotransmitters perform the same basic role, they are not fungible. Each takes the baton from an incoming action potential and passes the neural message across the synaptic divide, yet ...

Dopamine and serotonin are both neurotransmitters — chemical messengers that transmit signals between cells — which regulate bodily functions like mood, sleep, and digestion. While dopamine and ...

Dopamine fasting involves abstaining from overstimulating activities, such as playing video games and eating junk food. Proponents claim this can help the brain’s dopamine receptors “reset.” This ...

Dopamine rushes, withdrawals, and detoxes are trending among wellness gurus online. But experts say the science behind the trendy phrases doesn’t hold up. The nerve cells pictured here are responsible ...

A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly enables movement in the background, much like oil in an engine. When ...

A dopamine deficiency may have links to several medical conditions, including depression, Parkinson’s disease, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a ...

You set out a goal for a game, and you achieved it. Apart from the cheerleaders in the arena, there is an internal cheerleader who makes you happy and gives you that motivated feeling. That is ...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that supports smooth, controlled movement. In Parkinson’s disease, dopamine drops, causing movement to become shaky, slow, or stiff. Symptoms often begin after major ...

Researchers have discovered a new piece in the puzzle of the brain's 'feel good' substance, dopamine. According to one of the researchers behind the new study, the discovery may facilitate the ...