Recently published research reports a relationship between neuron type and dopamine function, and one type of dopamine neuron has an unexpected function that will likely reshape how scientists, ...

Scientists have long studied the role of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that helps control learning and movement, in order ...

Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine function in patients with Parkinson's disease, shows a new international study. Caffeine consumption before undergoing diagnostic brain dopamine ...

Caffeine has been associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but a new study says a coffee jolt might not be good for people already diagnosed with the brain disorder. Consuming ...

There are many kinds of dopamine neurons located in the uppermost region of the brainstem that manufacture and release dopamine throughout the brain. Recently published research reports a relationship ...

Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine function in patients with Parkinson's disease, shows a new international study led by the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in ...

New research out of Michigan State University expands on current understanding of the brain chemical dopamine, finding that it plays a role in reducing the value of memories associated with rewards.

Dopamine is the 'feel-good' hormone, influencing mood, motivation, and movement. Want to boost it naturally? Here are four ...

Experiencing social isolation during early developmental years can lead to increased anxiety and a higher preference for ...

Dopamine is usually the first point of call to explain why food and drugs feel rewarding. However, a new study has found that signals from the gut, carried by the vagus nerve, are required for normal ...

The effects of high and low consumption of caffeine on the brain’s dopamine transporter binding in patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine ...

Research indicates that regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine function in patients with Parkinson’s disease. This comes from work undertaken at the University of Turku and Turku ...