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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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·July 5, 2021·2 min read

The Same Neural Pathways Promote Maternal and Paternal Behaviors in Voles

Connections between oxytocin neurons in the hypothalamus and dopamine neurons in the reward system drive parenting behaviors in both male and female voles.