Dopamine

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The researchers began by applying a fluorescent substrate for visualizing and quantifying the neurotransmitter uptake of every genotype. (Photo: ANI)

Neurochemicals play significant roles in emotional and cognitive functions

Study suggests evolutionary changes in human brain potentially cause anxiety.

26 Dec 2019 11:57 AM

Malini Saba, a clinical psychologist, explains the psychological side of dopamine fasting.

Dopamine’s the word

A new phenomenon called ‘dopamine fasting’ has people temporarily switch off from doing things that stimulate them.

27 Nov 2019 12:15 AM

Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter for learning new motor skills and in reward-related learning and this research shows that exercise significantly improves dopamine-related brain function. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Exercise improves dopamine related brain functions

Exercise enhances brain function in overweight people.

11 Jul 2019 9:39 AM

The music mantra!

As per a recent research, music not only lightens your mood but also helps you efficiently do tasks.

27 Jun 2019 1:05 AM

The researchers artificially stimulated the reward system in the brains of tumour-bearing mice, raising their levels of dopamine. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having positive attitude helps fight cancer, says study

Some immune cell subsets like Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSCs), support tumour growth by suppressing anti-tumour immune response.

16 Jul 2018 8:18 AM

All the games are designed to create dopamine action in your brain, which makes you want to know, urgently, what will happen when you fire the bird (Angry Birds) or clean a field (Farm Ville) or match jellies (Candy Crush).

The dangerous side of gaming

There are many people who have become addicts to video games.

28 Jun 2018 12:31 AM

Researchers, however, still want to know whether elderly patients and those in developing countries can use similar apps. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds smartphones could help measure Parkinson's disease symptoms

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain.

07 Apr 2018 10:42 AM

Patients with hallucinations tended to perceive sounds in a way that was more similar to what they had been cued to expect. (Photo: Pixabay)

Elevated dopamine levels can cause hallucinations

Our brain uses prior experiences to generate sensory expectations that help fill in the gaps when sounds or images are distorted or unclear.

17 Feb 2018 3:16 PM

A previous attempt to beat gambling addiction with a pill containing a substance similar to naloxone had benefits, but wasn't efficient enough. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists test nose spray to kick gambling habit

The spray contains naloxone, an emergency treatment for opiate overdoses.

09 Jan 2018 7:58 AM

Nicotine is a stimulant that works by binding to receptors widely distributed throughout the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

New treatments for nicotine addiction in the offing

Normally, these brain structures have a system in place to curtail nicotine addiction.

28 Dec 2017 4:18 PM

Women's brain reacts differently than men while helping others

Women put more subjective value on prosocial behavior and men find selfish behavior more valuable.

16 Oct 2017 3:27 PM

The stranium, or reward system, administers dopamine when triggered and therefore influences what motivates people to do certain things that will make them feel good. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why women are kinder than men

According to study carried out by University of Zurich, male and female brains react differently to prosocial and selfish behaviour.

11 Oct 2017 11:38 AM

Researchers suggest that the pleasure centre of the brain is responsible for making one sleepy when bored. (Photo: AFP)

Find out why we are sleepy when bored

According to researchers, the ‘feel good’ centre of the brain helps people enjoy food and sex also makes them sleepy.

03 Oct 2017 12:54 PM

The method delicate electrodes are then wrapped in a rigid polymer called PEG, which protects them and keeps them from deflecting as they enter the brain tissue. (Photo: Pixabay)

New technique to help track dopamine in brain found: study

The device can help monitor whether therapies aimed at boosting dopamine levels are succeeding

04 Mar 2017 10:07 AM

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