Schizophrenia is characterised by dysregulation of dopaminergic transmission, particularly within subcortical circuits. Advances in molecular imaging have enabled direct quantification of presynaptic ...

A finding by a McGill-led team of neuroscientists could open doors to new treatments for a range of psychiatric and neurological disorders attributed to dysfunctions in specific dopamine pathways. For ...

Mount Sinai 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. These receptors ...

Different receptors respond to different neurotransmitters or hormones, such as adrenaline involved in the fight-or-flight response, or dopamine linked to reward and motivation. Both the receptors ...

New Canadian data suggest an explanation for long COVID symptoms such as fatigue, lack of motivation, slowed movement, and ...

A new study uses a novel PET radiotracer to uncover widespread M1 receptor deficits in living schizophrenia patients.

Researchers say their sensor can monitor levels of the neurotransmitter in real time, bringing at-home health management ...

Dopamine agonists are medications that mimic the effects of dopamine, which can be helpful if you have low dopamine levels. Dopamine is a complex and key neurotransmitter responsible for many of our ...

This is part 4 of a 5-part series on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 3, "Is ADHD Really a Disorder?" is available here. If a distinct population of individuals have something we describe as ADHD, ...