Recently published research reports a relationship between neuron type and dopamine function, and one type of dopamine neuron has an unexpected function that will likely reshape how scientists, ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect attention, activity levels and impulse control, with symptoms often beginning in childhood and ...

New research suggests the cerebellum may help drive motivation with a one-two punch: anticipating a reward, then reinforcing ...

Deleting the NSF protein in striatal dopamine neurons causes ADHD-like symptoms in mice that respond to combination drug ...

Dopamine seems to be having a moment in the zeitgeist. You may have read about it in the news, seen viral social media posts about “dopamine hacking,” or listened to podcasts about how to harness what ...

Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine function in patients with Parkinson's disease, shows a new international study. Caffeine consumption before undergoing diagnostic brain dopamine ...

Addiction and Impulse from the Perspective of Brain FunctionWhen understanding addiction, it is important to consider "the brain's mechanism for seeking rewards" and "the brain's mechanism for ...

Study supports translational relevance of mouse model to ADHD and indicates that targeting D2R dysfunction may represent a ...

Dopamine seems to be having a moment in the zeitgeist. You may have read about it in the news, seen viral social media posts about "dopamine hacking" or listened to podcasts about how to harness what ...

Dopamine is a brain chemical famously linked to mood and pleasure − but researchers have found multiple types of dopamine neurons with different functions. By Kimberlee D'Ardenne / The Conversation ...

Caffeine has been associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but a new study says a coffee jolt might not be good for people already diagnosed with the brain disorder. Consuming ...