Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to ...

Dopamine is one of the most extensively studied chemical messengers in the human brain, and yet scientists are still figuring out how it works to accomplish so much. For years, the classic view has ...

Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to ...

If you’ve heard of two of the brain’s chemical neurotransmitters, it’s probably dopamine and serotonin. Never mind that glutamate and GABA do most of the work — it’s the thrill of dopamine as the ...

Have you ever wondered why staying motivated feels so much harder for you than it seems to for others? If you’re a woman with ADHD, it’s not just in your head. Prefer to listen rather than read? Press ...

People are a mystery. Sometimes I'm convinced we're all just a bunch of intricate puzzles who happen to be wearing pants. To have a decent shot at comprehending human behavior, we need to better ...

Have you ever wondered why you feel a rush of satisfaction after checking off a to-do list item or savoring a delicious meal? That’s dopamine at work—one of the most important neurotransmitters in ...