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.
Up to 12% of adult drinkers experience anxiety during a hangover. Researchers examine how some are prone to feeling more anxious when experiencing a hangover.
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.
Mutations to the EGR1 gene disrupt social behaviors in zebrafish models of ASD. Additionally, the mutation disrupts dopamine signaling from specific neurons, contributing to mood and social behavior disorders.
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 identified 16 distinct cell populations in the ventral tegmental area, a brain area involved in dopamine neurotransmission involved in reward-directed behaviors.
Acetylcholine can trigger the firing of dopamine neurons by binding to parts of these neurons not previously known to initiate firing.
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.
