Scientists have identified a protective brain pathway that may help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease by ...

Within the human brain, movement is coordinated by a brain region called the striatum, which sends instructions to motor neurons in the brain. Those instructions are conveyed by two pathways, one that ...

Despite what you may have seen on social media, a "dopamine detox" won't fix your ADHD—and it could even make it worse.

The embryonic receptor "Smoothened" regulates dopamine and acetylcholine timing to control learning and habit formation in ...

Dopamine isn’t just the brain’s ‘feel-good’ molecule—it’s a master regulator of movement, motivation, learning, and memory. From driving you to chase rewards to fine-tuning neural silence, dopamine’s ...

The caudate nucleus (green) is a subcortical brain region located in the striatum. The striatum is one of several neural structures that make up the basal ganglia (colored regions) located below the ...

Could coffee help to counteract some of the effects of alcohol on the brain, and potentially limit the risk of addiction? That's what's suggested by a new study of how caffeine interacts with the ...

When it comes to dopamine, we act like kids in a candy store. But instead of overindulging, experts suggest looking for ...

"It can boost mood by triggering the release of the body's feel-good endorphins." ...

LOS ANGELES — Maybe you'd like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting and engaging as it used to –– so you just squander another hour on social media. Your ...