A new interdisciplinary study by researchers from the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and the Andrew and Erna ...

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For the first time, scientists have confirmed a neurobiochemical link between dopamine and cognitive flexibility, according ...

Researchers put forward a comprehensive model outlining the conditions that may give rise to the vivid mental phenomena that ...

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A new interdisciplinary research study has revealed a surprising insight: local release of dopamine – a molecule best known for its role in the brain’s reward system – is a key factor in acquiring new ...

Your brain's chemistry fuels food cravings. Learn how dopamine, cortisol, and other chemicals drive your appetite and how to ...

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Researchers found that chronic high-fat diets reduce neurotensin, a brain peptide that enhances dopamine-driven food pleasure ...

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Dopamine does more than trigger a feeling of pleasure. It regulates when to take action, how long to stay engaged in a task, and ...