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·March 18, 2020·4 min read

Psychosis linked to the omission of chemical rewards in brain: Mouse study

Researchers investigate the role the dopamine 2 receptor plays in psychosis.

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·July 20, 2019·3 min read

Pioneering new study on dopamine and stress

A neuroimaging study on house sparrows reveals changes in the dopaminergic system could be a physiological mechanism underlying the negative behavioral effects of chronic stress. The findings shed light on stress and resilience in wildlife and humans.

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·February 19, 2019·5 min read

Altered Brain Activity Patterns of Parkinson’s Captured in Mice

Researchers have pinpointed how brain activity changes in mouse models of Parkinson's disease, providing clues as to what may drive symptoms of the disease in humans.

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·January 25, 2019·4 min read

Brain Pathway Linked to Impulsive Behaviors Identified

A new study reveals impulsive behaviors may be triggered when dopamine passes from the amygdala to the BNST.

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·October 17, 2017·6 min read

Signaling Pathway May Be Key To Why Autism Is More Common In Boys

A mouse study reveals the male brain may be more vulnerable to a genetic cause of autism.

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·May 25, 2017·4 min read

Resetting Balance in Reward Center May Help Treat Alcohol Addiction

A new study reveals insight into the mechanisms underlying alcohol addiction.

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·March 6, 2017·6 min read

Not So Sweet? This Is What Happens to the Brain When You Give Up Sugar for Lent

Decided to cut back on sugary treats? A new article considers why it might not be such a sweet idea for all.

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·July 6, 2016·3 min read

Dopamine Receptor Blockage Could Be Cause For Side Effects of Some Antipsychotics

Researchers report a blockade of D2 receptors in interneurons can increase acetylcholine signaling above threshold on neighboring neurons, resulting in motor abnormalities.

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·June 15, 2016·4 min read

Dopamine, Obesity and Age Appear to Influence Preference For Sweet Foods

Researchers believe they might have identified a new abnormality in the relationship between dopamine and response to food in those with obesity.

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·April 17, 2016·3 min read

A New Principle for Brain Controlled Hormone Secretion

A new study reports on how dopamine can regulate itself.

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·October 7, 2015·3 min read

Lack of D1 Receptors Results in Slowed Movement in Parkinson’s Patients

A new study reveals a lack of dopamine transmission via D1 receptors disrupts information flow in the basal ganglia and can cause difficulty in initiating voluntary movements for Parkinson's patients.