New findings about dopaminergic neurons in the striatum could have implications for treating Parkinson's disease and Tourette syndrome. Read More
Opiate exposure causes synaptic rewiring in the nucleus accumbens in addition to decreasing dendritic spines. The findings shed light into the neurobiology of opiate relapse. Read More
Study identifies a specific gene in rats that relates to physical inactivity. The gene could play a role in human sedentary behaviors. Read More
Researchers shed light on how behavior is organized in the brain. The study reports learned behaviors are organized in a hierarchy of multiple levels of control. Read More
Vanderbilt researchers have mapped a signaling system in the brain that appears to be linked to autism. Read More
A new study reveals mosquitoes can learn to associate a particular odor to an unpleasant shock, much like being swatted. Researchers report the insects tend to avoid the scent following the experience. Read More
Researchers shed new light on how DHA, a key essential Omega-3 fatty acid, could help promote cell survival and contribute to treating Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and stoke. Read More
Researchers from EPFL have uncovered how diazepam, a common anxiolytic, can increase mitochondrial activity in neural pathways associated with motivation. Read More
Researchers have developed a new method to deliver drugs to specific neurons throughout the brain. Read More
Researchers link physical inactivity in obese mice to altered dopamine receptors rather than their body weight. Read More
A new neuroimaging study has uncovered a link between dopamine and facial recognition. Read More
A new study reports on dopamine's important role in learning how to avoid unpleasant experiences. Read More
