Dopamine is a signaling molecule or neurotransmitter that is known to help control emotions. Dopamine levels are also a biomarker of certain diseases. Researchers have now developed a rapid test that ...

Altered levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine are apparent in various conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease and depression. Now, researchers in Iran report “An Electrochemical Sensor Based on ...

But expertise in ophthalmology and neuroscience doesn't automatically translate to expertise in motivation science. Huberman aside, the recent dopamine craze has spawned more misconceptions than a ...

The concept of dopamine fasting has surged in popularity, particularly in high-performance environments like Silicon Valley. Proponents claim that temporarily abstaining from pleasurable activities ...

Dopamine doesn’t flood the brain as once believed – it fires in exact, ultra-fast bursts that target specific neurons. The discovery turns a century-old view of dopamine on its head and could ...

Brain scientists are beginning to disentangle the molecular mechanisms underlying the intrinsic motivation to learn. DURHAM, N.C. -- In his lab at Duke University, neuroscientist Richard Mooney shows ...