though the mechanism of action is not yet understood. More research is needed to better understand the effects of probiotics on dopamine production and mood. Probiotic supplements have been linked ...

While the role of dopamine in these reward-related processes is well-established, the cellular and neural circuit-level mechanisms underpinning its involvement in these processes is not yet fully ...

New research suggests that mood swings in bipolar disorder are regulated by two clocks: the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm ...

New research reveals that dopamine plays a crucial role in teaching young male mice to fight, with the chemical’s influence ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have uncovered new insights into the mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study, recently published in Cell Reports, explores how changes in ...

Researchers have identified a second dopamine-driven "clock" in the brain that works alongside the biological 24-hour cycle, ...

Known as “dopamine foods,” they work to boost production of the feel-good chemical in your body. The way dopamine foods work in your body is a little complicated, and nutritionists stress ...

to study dopamine’s role in learning. Schwerdt’s team develops novel multimodal neural interfaces to understand how the brain and pathological mechanisms work and to improve treatment of ...

Like humans, mice will compete over territory and mates, and show increased confidence in their fighting skills the more they win. At first, a brain chemical called dopamine is essential for young ...

Destinations that offer sunshine, walkability, green spaces, good cuisine and clean air can boost dopamine levels. Many of the destinations that ranked high in dopamine are located along a coast ...

with disruptions in how dopamine and acetylcholine work together," says Santini. These findings provide insight into the brain mechanisms behind behavioral inflexibility in autism, potentially ...