When you make a decision, certain neurons in your brain emit short bursts of the neurotransmitter dopamine. A new Yale study shows that when other factors wholly unrelated to the decision at hand — ...

Dopamine signals enhance the responsiveness of auditory sensory neurons in Johnston's organs of unmated female fruit flies, making them sensitive to sounds, including courtship songs from males. Many ...

Dopamine release activates the brain’s reward pathways, where feelings of pleasure derived from completing tasks play a significant role in motivation. Dopaminergic activities refer to actions or ...

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 ...

Can cutting out the things that make us feel good make us feel…better?

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 ...