Study reveals mice can learn to manipulate random dopamine impulses for reward.
A new study confirms MDPV, a recreational drug commonly known as "bath salts", could be more addictive than methamphetamine.
A study that used postmortem brain tissue samples from Alzheimer's patients and mouse models found the hunger hormone ghrelin is linked to cognitive impairments and memory loss associated with the disease.
Researchers report those addicted to cocaine may have difficulty controlling their addiction because of a 'back door' into the brain that circumvents their self control.
Researchers have developed a sensor that can detect early stage Parkinson's disease by analyzing a sample of a patient's breath.
A new study reports researchers have discovered an interaction between a pair of proteins in the brain has a substantial effect on memory formation.
Researchers have identified a novel neural circuit that detects male pheromone cues pertaining to inter-male aggression.
Mitochondrial CYP2D6 may be a powerful target for the treatment of Parkinson's disease induced by MPTP.
A Nature Neuroscience study reveals the normal role of alpha-synuclein, a protein implicated in Parkinson's disease. Researchers say understanding how the protein normally acts may give insights into how it might fail.
Researchers report the brain's response to taste stimuli is linked to higher anxiety and a drive for thinness in those with anorexia.
A new study reports on how dopamine can regulate itself.
Findings shed light on the effect of marijuana on the developing brain and provide a target for cannabis use disorder.
