BOSTON-- Researchers from Harvard Medical School have found a molecule that is unexpectedly involved in dopamine signaling, and in a manner that supports the potential of dopamine as an alternative ...

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A new study investigating neuroinflammation in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) of the brain, a small, midbrain dopaminergic ...

People who have pulled an all-nighter may be familiar with that “tired and wired” feeling. Although the body is physically exhausted, the brain feels slap-happy, and almost giddy. Northwestern ...

Cocaine use may lead to a dopamine surplus in your brain, possibly resulting in long-term complications like depression and mental health issues. The substance may also indirectly contribute to ...

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Share on Pinterest Animal research suggests matcha may hold some promise in relieving depression symptoms. Image credit: Dulin/Getty Images. Depression is a widespread mood disorder. Researchers are ...

New research in mice suggests how short-term sleep deprivation can affect dopamine, which regulates sleep and mood. Experts in the field say that while the research is good, more work needs to be done ...