Summary: New research reveals dopamine has a previously unknown role: reshaping our memories of rewarding experiences. In a ...

That satisfying feeling after doomscrolling through endless TikTok videos or impulsively shopping online mimics the relief of ...

New research expands on current understanding of the brain chemical dopamine, finding that it plays a role in reducing the value of memories associated with rewards. The study opens new avenues for ...

Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, with individuals cycling between periods of intense energy and ...

Dopamine-receptor agonists, used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome, have been linked to impulse-control disorders like hypersexuality and compulsive gambling. Studies highlight ...

Social media’s humour has us laughing, but an expert reveals how the dopamine surge is harmful, leading to a crash of ...

Patients taking dopamine agonists say the drugs have triggered uncontrollable impulses, including flashing, sex addiction and even pedophilia — leaving them struggling with feelings of shame and ...

Brain chemistry shapes teamwork. Trust boosts oxytocin, curiosity sparks dopamine, and stress triggers cortisol.

Most people are familiar with Pavlovian conditioning, in which a reward-anticipatory behavior follows a reward-predicting ...