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·September 4, 2021·3 min read

Researchers Trained Mice to Control Seemingly Random Bursts of Dopamine in Their Brains, Challenging Theories of Reward and Learning

By training mice to voluntarily increase the size and frequency of dopamine impulses in their brains, researchers demonstrated dopamine increases can be driven by internally mediated changes within the brain.

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·September 2, 2021·4 min read

Beyond Dopamine: New Reward Circuitry Discovered

Researchers have identified a new reward system in the brain. The study found long-range GABA neurons from the ventral tegmental area to the ventral nucleus accumbens shell are engaged in reward and reinforcement behaviors. This GABAergic projection inhibits cholinergic interneurons.

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·August 26, 2021·5 min read

Old Habit-Controlling Neurons May Also Help the Brain Learn New Tricks

The delicate balance between learning new behaviors and expressing old habits is controlled by two different populations of neurons in the dorsolateral striatum.

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·August 25, 2021·4 min read

Brain Circuitry That Motivates Mating in Mice Identified

Study reveals the precise hypothalamic neurons associated with mating motivation in mice. The findings could lead to new treatments for psychiatric disorders which do not impact libido.

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·August 18, 2021·5 min read

Both Early Experiences and Gene Expression Influence Impulsivity

Studying red junglefowl chicks, researchers conclude impulsivity is linked to both gene expression and early life experiences.

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·August 8, 2021·4 min read

How Dopamine Plays a Key Role in Consciousness

Study reveals how dopamine may have a central role in maintaining our consciousness.

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·August 6, 2021·5 min read

To Do or Not to Do: Cracking the Code of Motivation

Study highlights the role dopamine receptors play in motivation and decision making.

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·August 4, 2021·3 min read

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation May Reduce Smoking

Non-invasive brain stimulation, such as rTMS, helps to reduce smoking frequency in nicotine-dependent people, a new study reports. Stimulating the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation significantly reduced smoking frequency.

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·August 3, 2021·3 min read

Repair of Mitochondrial Recycling Defect Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

An experimental small molecule helped restore the removal of mitochondria from dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. The findings may help in the development of new therapies for Parkinson's disease.

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·July 28, 2021·4 min read

Fruit Compound May Have Potential to Prevent and Treat Parkinson’s Disease

Farnesol, a naturally occurring compound found in berries and other fruits, prevents the loss of dopamine-producing neurons and reverses Parkinson's associated damage to the brain in mouse models.

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·July 23, 2021·4 min read

‘Feel Good’ Brain Messenger Dopamine Can Be Willfully Controlled

Study reveals mice can learn to manipulate random dopamine impulses for reward.

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·July 14, 2021·4 min read

Compound Derived From Turmeric Essential Oil Has Neuroprotective Properties

Aromatic turmerone, a compound derived from turmeric essential oil, and its derivatives directly affect dopamine neurons to generate neuroprotective properties in tissue culture models of Parkinson's disease.

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dopamine

Researchers Trained Mice to Control Seemingly Random Bursts of Dopamine in Their Brains, Challenging Theories of Reward and Learning

Beyond Dopamine: New Reward Circuitry Discovered

Old Habit-Controlling Neurons May Also Help the Brain Learn New Tricks

Brain Circuitry That Motivates Mating in Mice Identified

Both Early Experiences and Gene Expression Influence Impulsivity

How Dopamine Plays a Key Role in Consciousness

To Do or Not to Do: Cracking the Code of Motivation

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation May Reduce Smoking

Repair of Mitochondrial Recycling Defect Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

Fruit Compound May Have Potential to Prevent and Treat Parkinson’s Disease

‘Feel Good’ Brain Messenger Dopamine Can Be Willfully Controlled

Compound Derived From Turmeric Essential Oil Has Neuroprotective Properties

Why We Are Misjudging How Childhood Trauma Changes the Body

Everyday Habit Changes Lowers Dementia Risk

Legalized Cannabis Does Not Increase Consumption

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