The brain doesn't just want what it enjoys. It wants things for the sake of it.

Discover how dopamine’s unexpected role in breaking down harmful plaques could revolutionize Alzheimer's treatment and ...

When questioned, Kumar admitted to slapping people randomly while riding his scooter, claiming that the act gave him a ...

Dopamine is a powerful signal in the brain, influencing our moods, motivations, movements, and more. The neurotransmitter is crucial for reward-based learning, a function that may be disrupted in ...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in regulating our mood, motivation, and reward system. While there are many natural ways to boost dopamine levels, such as exercise and ...

Because substances of abuse act directly on the reward center of the brain to deliver their high—this involves speedy and intense release of the neurotransmitter dopamine—addiction can be seen ...

When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consuming a meal. Many of these steps are not well known, but a new study by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the ...