dopamine system Research Articles

Disconnect Between Dopamine System and Cocaine Addiction Uncovered

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers 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...

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Window to Brain’s Reward System Could Lead to Better Treatments for Alcoholism

Neuroscience NewsMarch 20, 2017

Nalmefene blunts the brain's reward pathway in people with alcohol addiction, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Sensory Stimuli Control Dopamine in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2017

A group of neurons in the forebrain release dopamine when activated by visual or tactile stimuli, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Image shows dopamine producing neurons in the SN.

Newly Discovered Neural Connections May Be Linked to Emotional Decision Making

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2016

Researchers 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...

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Image shows the reward system in the brain.

Why Danger is Exciting – But Only to Some People

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 6, 2016

A 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...

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Targeting the Gut-Brain Connection Can Impact Immunity

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2016

Researchers report that manipulating dopamine signaling in the nervous system of C. elegans can control inflammation in the gut.... Read More...

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Why Cocaine is So Addictive: Animal Model Study

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2016

Researchers replicate cocaine addiction in rats and obtain a better understanding about the underlying mechanisms of addiction.... Read More...

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News

Gut microbes associated with temperament traits in children

Article rebuttal: Exercise as a primary prescription for mental health disorders should be approached with caution

New nerve pathway that connects the foot and face on same side of body map discovered

Neuroscience

Gut microbes associated with temperament traits in children

Article rebuttal: Exercise as a primary prescription for mental health disorders should be approached with caution

New nerve pathway that connects the foot and face on same side of body map discovered

Neurology

New nerve pathway that connects the foot and face on same side of body map discovered

How common gut bacteria trigger a lethal autoimmune disease

Reducing brain inflammation could treat tinnitus and other hearing loss-related disorders

AI

3D model shows how ‘face identity information’ is stored in the brain

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

AI used to detect brain’s response to multiple sclerosis treatment

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

Gut microbes associated with temperament traits in children

Article rebuttal: Exercise as a primary prescription for mental health disorders should be approached with caution

Fear of new foods may increase the risk of lifestyle diseases

dopamine system

Disconnect Between Dopamine System and Cocaine Addiction Uncovered

Window to Brain’s Reward System Could Lead to Better Treatments for Alcoholism

Sensory Stimuli Control Dopamine in the Brain

Newly Discovered Neural Connections May Be Linked to Emotional Decision Making

Why Danger is Exciting – But Only to Some People

Targeting the Gut-Brain Connection Can Impact Immunity

Why Cocaine is So Addictive: Animal Model Study