A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly ...

Dopamine, well known for its role in the central nervous system, is increasingly recognised as a key modulator of immune function. Dopamine receptors, expressed not only on neurons but also on a ...

A McGill-led study is challenging a popular theory about how dopamine drives movement, a discovery that could shift how ...

A new study in Nature Neuroscience identifies a biological mechanism that explains why repeated experiences become less ...

This discovery challenges long standing views of dopamine’s role in neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease, a condition that affects more than 110,000 Canadians and millions worldwide.

The dopamine transporter (DAT) is integral to the regulation of synaptic dopamine levels, a process central to the maintenance of normal neurological function. DAT not only mediates the reuptake of ...

Dopamine doesn’t flood the brain as once believed – it fires in exact, ultra-fast bursts that target specific neurons. The discovery turns a century-old view of dopamine on its head and could ...

Nicotine is an addictive substance found in cigarettes and some vaping devices. Over time, continued nicotine use can lead to long-term brain changes. Nicotine is the active ingredient in tobacco, ...

For decades, Parkinson’s disease has been framed as a simple story of dwindling dopamine, a slow erosion of the brain’s ...