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Diagram shows how sugar cravings are eliminated following surgery.

·November 19, 2015·4 min read

Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Sugar Cravings

Weight loss surgery reduces the release of dopamine in the brain of mice, curbing their sugar seeking behavior, a new study reports.

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·November 11, 2015·4 min read

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You: Why We Look at Pretty Faces

A new study reports our brains may reward us for looking at pretty faces.

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·November 10, 2015·4 min read

Sniffing Out Information on Dopamine Receptor Signaling

Researchers report arginine methylation regulates dopamine signaling in human cells.

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·November 4, 2015·3 min read

Reducing Toxic Proteins in the Fight Against Dementia

New research aims to improve the disposal of toxic proteins in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases.

Image shows insulin receptors in a rodent brain.

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·October 27, 2015·4 min read

Insulin Influences Dopamine Levels

A new study reports that when there is more insulin in the brain, more dopamine will be released.

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·October 14, 2015·3 min read

Researchers One Step Closer to New Drug For Alcohol Dependence

A new study reports dopamine stabilizer OSU6162 can reduce cravings for those addicted to alcohol.

Image shows dopamine neuron clusters in a fruit fly brain.

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·October 8, 2015·4 min read

New Role for Calcium Refill Mechanism in Regulating Dopamine

A process which helps maintain calcium levels in cells may also play a role in maintaining dopamine levels, researchers report.

Illustration shows location of the basal ganglia in the brain.

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·October 7, 2015·3 min read

Lack of D1 Receptors Results in Slowed Movement in Parkinson’s Patients

A new study reveals a lack of dopamine transmission via D1 receptors disrupts information flow in the basal ganglia and can cause difficulty in initiating voluntary movements for Parkinson's patients.

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·September 24, 2015·3 min read

Malaria During Pregnancy Causes Cognitive Defects in Offspring

According to researchers, young mice exposed to malaria while in the uterus had memory impairments and expressed depressive behaviors.

Graph of everyday activity and slowness of movement in Parkinson's.

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·September 17, 2015·4 min read

Everyday Actions, Not Occasional Strenuous Exercise, Most Beneficial for Parkinson’s Patients

A new study reports that embarking on everyday activities, such as doing the laundry or washing dishes, provides more benefit to people with Parkinson's disease than occasional strenuous activity in helping to control their symptoms.