If you've heard of two of the brain's chemical neurotransmitters, it's probably dopamine and serotonin. Never mind that ...

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The interplay between dopamine and serotonin shapes behavior by creating a balance between reward-seeking and impulse control.

This study utilizes an elegant approach to examine valence encoding of the mesolimbic dopamine system. The findings are valuable, demonstrating differential responses of dopamine to the same taste ...

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People taking new weight-loss drugs say they curb cravings for booze, drugs, and nicotine. Did scientists inadvertently ...

There may be some truth behind the old adage ‘once a cheater, always a cheater’. Being unfaithful to your spouse, partner, or ...

No amount of physical pleasure or mental stimulation (real or dopamine-driven) can compensate for the ridiculousness of a ...

Paying attention is a life practice. Also referred to as the practice of mindfulness, I find it easier to do it if I think of ...

The Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research (D.I.P.R.) is an immersive, entertainment experience located inside AREA15 in ...