FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 10, 2019Disconnect Between Dopamine System and Cocaine Addiction UncoveredResearchers report the release of dopamine alters when working to obtain cocaine. The study reports, the more effort it takes to secure a supply of the illicit drug, the lower the release of dopamine when taking cocaine. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 20, 2017Window to Brain’s Reward System Could Lead to Better Treatments for AlcoholismNalmefene blunts the brain's reward pathway in people with alcohol addiction, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 13, 2017Sensory Stimuli Control Dopamine in the BrainA group of neurons in the forebrain release dopamine when activated by visual or tactile stimuli, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2016Newly Discovered Neural Connections May Be Linked to Emotional Decision MakingResearchers have discovered connections withing the brain that appear to form a communication pathway between areas that control decision making, movement and emotion. They believe cells within the network could also be potential targets for Parkinson's disease. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·September 6, 2016Why Danger is Exciting – But Only to Some PeopleA new paper looks at why some of us are extreme thrill seekers, and others don't even enjoy a gentle roller coaster ride. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 11, 2016Targeting the Gut-Brain Connection Can Impact ImmunityResearchers report that manipulating dopamine signaling in the nervous system of C. elegans can control inflammation in the gut. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 1, 2016Why Cocaine is So Addictive: Animal Model StudyResearchers replicate cocaine addiction in rats and obtain a better understanding about the underlying mechanisms of addiction. Read More
