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          ·September 19, 2023·4 min read

          Dopamine’s Decision Role: Faster but Flawed Choices

          Recent research reveals dopamine's role in the speed and accuracy of decision-making processes. When dopamine release was elevated, decisions were made faster but with increased inaccuracy.
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          ·September 15, 2023·6 min read

          Parkinson’s Onset Theory Challenged: Synaptic Dysfunction Before Neuron Death

          Contrary to the widely held belief that Parkinson’s disease originates from the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, a new study suggests a precursor: synaptic dysfunction. This revelation unveils the dysfunction of dopaminergic synapses prior to neurodegeneration.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·August 11, 2023·5 min read

          Dopamine Tunes the Brain for Both Singing and Speech

          Contrary to popular belief, speech and singing use overlapping brain circuits, primarily located in the left hemisphere. This discovery challenges the 50-year notion that the right hemisphere supports the singing ability in aphasia patients.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·August 11, 2023·6 min read

          Dopamine’s Role in Unrewarded Learning

          Researchers uncovered that dopamine, the “feel-good” hormone typically associated with rewards, plays a vital role in learning even without immediate incentives. The study discovered that dopamine and acetylcholine, both crucial for memory and learning, maintain a dynamic balance in the brain irrespective of external rewards.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·August 3, 2023·5 min read

          Adolescence’s Impact on Adult Dopamine Function and Impulsivity

          In a novel study, researchers reveal a sensitive developmental phase during adolescence that significantly influences adult impulsivity, aggression, and dopamine function in mice. This study highlights the implications of stimulant drug exposure during this period.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·August 3, 2023·6 min read

          Beyond Reward, Dopamine Drives Movement

          Researchers discovered a genetic subtype of dopamine neurons that fires during movement, contrary to the long-standing belief that dopamine neurons primarily respond to rewards. This groundbreaking discovery has implications for Parkinson's disease, a disorder characterized by the loss of dopamine neurons affecting the motor system.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·July 18, 2023·4 min read

          Study Challenges Longstanding Beliefs About Action of Antipsychotic Medications

          Researchers uncovered a pivotal detail that could revolutionize schizophrenia treatment. Contrary to longstanding belief, antipsychotic drugs that mitigate overactive dopamine, a hallmark of schizophrenia, interact primarily with a different type of neuron than originally assumed.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·July 18, 2023·4 min read

          Parkinson’s Stealth: The Decade-long Silent Progress Before Symptoms Arise

          New findings suggests that Parkinson's disease may silently progress for over a decade before symptoms appear. The study found that movement circuits in the brain can maintain function even with a drastic reduction of active dopamine secretion, a phenomenon contrary to popular belief.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·June 20, 2023·3 min read

          Disappointment Fuels Drive: Dopamine’s Role in Overcoming Failure

          A new study reveals a novel role of dopamine: helping to cope with disappointment. Traditionally associated with reward reinforcement, this research shows dopamine levels in rats increase following disappointing outcomes, enhancing motivation.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·June 12, 2023·4 min read

          Obesity and the Brain: Stubborn Dopamine Responses Hamper Weight Loss

          The brain responses to specific nutrients are significantly diminished in individuals with obesity, even after weight loss. The study found that those with obesity released less dopamine in areas of the brain crucial for food intake motivation, compared to their healthy-weight counterparts.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·June 6, 2023·7 min read

          Dopamine Plays Double Duty in Learning and Motivation

          A novel study suggests that dopamine, a neurotransmitter, plays dual roles in learning and motivation. In the study, male rats underwent Pavlovian or operant conditioning while their dopamine release was measured.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·May 27, 2023·4 min read

          Vitamin D’s Crucial Role in Dopamine Function and Schizophrenia

          Neuroscientists discovered how vitamin D deficiency impacts the development of neurons, contributing to disorders such as schizophrenia. Using innovative technology, they were able to observe that a lack of vitamin D not only changes neuron growth but also affects the brain's dopamine release mechanism. They found dopamine release was enhanced in cells grown in the presence of vitamin D, compared to a control.
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