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

It has long been known as the arbiter of reward in the brain, but recent findings could upend this classic theory of dopamine ...

A Finnish clinical imaging study shows that rest tremor in Parkinson's disease is not explained by greater dopamine loss.

Tremor in Parkinson’s may follow a different biological pathway than previously thought, suggesting a more intricate disease ...

A small burst of energy can change how a movement feels. It can make a reach quicker, a step lighter, or a motion more ...

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, ...

In A Nutshell A timing gap of just 50 to 100 milliseconds determines whether a dopamine signal in the brain drives learning ...

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 ...

For decades, treatment of Parkinson’s disease has centered on replacing dopamine, the neurotransmitter whose decline drives ...

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

As weekend “dopamine fasting” trend online, experts say the benefits have less to do with brain chemistry and more with ...