For decades, Parkinson’s disease has been framed as a straightforward story about dying brain cells and dwindling dopamine. A ...

Closely related dopamine-releasing neurons in the olfactory bulb behave in fundamentally different ways depending on their physical structure.

Meet the brain molecule of the moment: 4-(2-Aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol. You have been its beneficiary from birth. Lately, you might have seen it splashed across the headlines under its common name.

Dopamine rushes, withdrawals, and detoxes are trending among wellness gurus online. But experts say the science behind the trendy phrases doesn’t hold up. The nerve cells pictured here are responsible ...

Neurotransmitters are chemicals made by nerve cells called neurons. They’re used to communicate messages across different parts of the brain and between the brain and the rest of the body. Dopamine is ...

When you think of dopamine, you likely think of feelings of excitement and a rewarding sensation, so having high levels of dopamine in your body seems like it would be a positive thing. Although the ...

Dopamine and serotonin are both neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers used by the nervous system that regulate countless functions and processes in your body, from sleep to ...

Detoxes are a staple of modern-day wellness culture. Want a healthier gut? Detox your diet. Less anxiety? Do a digital detox. Now, though, another type of detox involving a common hormone, dopamine, ...

Eating certain foods, like those high in protein, and healthy practices like exercising and sleeping the recommended amount can help increase your body’s dopamine levels without medication. Dopamine ...

A drink designed to make you feel happier? Spectacular, give me 14 of them right now. You may have already heard of "dopamine dressing" or "dopamine decor," but allow us to introduce you to "dopamine ...