New light shed on neuronal circuits involved in behavior, learning and dysfunction
New findings about dopaminergic neurons in the striatum could have implications for treating Parkinson's disease and Tourette syndrome.... Read More...
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Is laziness a choice or genetic trait?
Study identifies a specific gene in rats that relates to physical inactivity. The gene could play a role in human sedentary behaviors.... Read More...
How the Office Org Chart in Your Brain Helps Organize Your Actions
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...
Nicotine Alters Neurotransmission in Habit Forming Brain Region
According to a new study, nicotine reduces dorsal striatal output, underlying the urge to smoke and making it difficult to quite the addiction.... Read More...
Homing System Delivers Drugs to Specific Neurons
Researchers have developed a new method to deliver drugs to specific neurons throughout the brain.... Read More...
New Clues About The Aging Brain’s Memory Functions
A new study links the D2 dopamine receptor to long-term episodic memory.... Read More...
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.... Read More...