A family with a rare genetic mutation are helping researchers answer important questions about how the human brain is wired. The family, who share an altered copy of the DCC gene, have less connectivity between areas where dopamine neurons originate and their target sites.
A new study reports cocaine increases dopamine levels in the striatum, activating a previously unknown pathway.
A new paper considers the role dopamine plays in addiction.
Researchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.
Researchers shed new light on the neurobiology of why people trust one another.
Researchers have identified a potential new target to treat recurring depression.
Extroverts brain's release more dopamine, giving them more reason to be excited and engaged in the world, a new study suggests.