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. Read More
A new study reports cocaine increases dopamine levels in the striatum, activating a previously unknown pathway. Read More
A new paper considers the role dopamine plays in addiction. Read More
Researchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression. Read More
Researchers shed new light on the neurobiology of why people trust one another. Read More
Researchers have identified a potential new target to treat recurring depression. Read More
Extroverts brain's release more dopamine, giving them more reason to be excited and engaged in the world, a new study suggests. Read More