American author and popularizer, analyzes for the second time the mechanisms of dopamine in his new book Dopamine under control (Península). He does so from a practical perspective in which, "without ...

Understanding the dynamic neural mechanisms of sleep-wake cycles is a major challenge in sleep science and neuroengineering.

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that targeting neuronal signaling controlling aberrant learning in the ...

When the brain becomes overstimulated, these pleasure spikes become less effective, leading us to believe we need more and ...

Why do some brains crave more stimulation than others? Learn about dopamine, genetics, and brain function, and how dopamine ...

Stanford addiction psychiatrist and bestselling author teaches members how to reset their brain's reward system and feel in ...

Researchers at McGill University have uncovered a surprising twist in how dopamine affects movement, overturning a ...

If you replay arguments long after they end, your brain may be seeking reward, not resolution. Here’s how dopamine shapes ...

Summary: Dopamine may not control the force or speed of movements as long believed. Instead, it appears to function as a foundational chemical that enables movement in the first place. Experiments ...