Dopamine is trending as the most popular neurotransmitter. And why not? There are days I think it rules the world or at least the day–to-day activities of my friends and family. The craving you have ...

Our brain's reward system processes and reinforces pleasurable experiences, motivating us to seek out and engage in rewarding ...

New research shows that the same dopamine receptor mechanism responsible for drug addiction also governs the natural decline in motivation when we repeat rewarding behaviors.

If you've heard of two of the brain's chemical neurotransmitters, it's probably dopamine and serotonin. Never mind that glutamate and GABA do most of the work—it's the thrill of dopamine as the ...

Your brain on dopamine is a powerful thing. After all, it’s the molecule of drive, anticipation, and achievement – all things triggered by the brain’s reward system for better mental health. However, ...

A new study has examined how the dopamine system processes aversive unpleasant events. A new study at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience has examined how the dopamine system processes aversive ...

When a thirsty and lonely male zebra finch changes his mind from getting a drink of water to prioritizing courtship, his dopamine-releasing brain cells reflect his new intensions A pair of Zebra ...

You can harness your brain's natural dopamine-seeking tendencies to reach your goals across many areas of life. Morsa Images via Getty Images We’ve all been there. An important email needs a response, ...