Built from graphene and tested on tears, the non-invasive device is already eyeing a startup spin-off to bring low-cost ...

Dopamine is the neurotransmitter everyone has heard of. Dopamine existed long—I mean really long—before there were humans. It can be traced back at least 600 million years in the history of life, ...

The neurotransmitter dopamine has often been linked to pleasure-seeking behaviors and making stimuli paired with rewards (e.g., food, drinks) valuable. Nonetheless, the processes through which this ...

Researchers say their sensor can monitor levels of the neurotransmitter in real time, bringing at-home health management ...

A recent study provides new insight into the relationship between the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine and decision-making processes. The scientists found that when dopamine is released, ...

Chinese researchers have developed a wearable dopamine patch that could help monitor depression and Parkinson's disease by ...

A new study shows that dopamine release in the human brain plays a crucial role in encoding both reward and punishment prediction errors. This means that dopamine is involved in the process of ...

Dopamine affects movement control, emotion regulation, and thinking skills. When dopamine levels are typical, they promote good health, while atypical levels can lead to health concerns. The above ...

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 ...

The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia is a scientific theory that suggests dopamine directly contributes to schizophrenia symptoms. Research on this theory and other causes of schizophrenia is ...