People with autism may be up to six times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease in later life. New research offers a potential explanation based on the role of transporter molecules that recycle ...

You have probably heard of dopamine. The substance also known as the "feel-good hormone". Drugs such as cocaine cause a surge of dopamine in the brain. Normally, a protein in the brain called the ...

The dopamine transporter (DAT) is integral to the regulation of synaptic dopamine levels, a process central to the maintenance of normal neurological function. DAT not only mediates the reuptake of ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers presented the molecular structure of dopamine transporter (DAT) complexed with cocaine. Cocaine is highly addictive, and its misuse can ...

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 ...

In a breakthrough finding researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center identified a sensitive developmental period during adolescence that impacts adult impulsivity, aggression, and ...

Dopamine seems to be having a moment in the zeitgeist. You may have read about it in the news, seen viral social media posts about “dopamine hacking,” or listened to podcasts about how to harness what ...

Tremor in Parkinson’s may follow a different biological pathway than previously thought, suggesting a more intricate disease process than dopamine loss alone can explain. Credit: Shutterstock New ...

A new study published in the journal Science Signaling has found that an immune system protein plays a central role in the addictive mechanisms of methamphetamine. The findings suggest that tumor ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter crucial for managing movement and executive functions, and for reinforcing behavior. It's well ...