Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key ...

Dopamine drives our desire for rewards—understanding how it works can help us break bad habits, build motivation, and harness ...

Ever find yourself unable to stop scrolling through your phone, chasing that next funny video or interesting post?

Dopamine is most known for its role in short-term pleasure. But it also assists with learning, maintaining focus and ...

Putting the brakes on an enzyme might rescue neurons that are dying due to a type of Parkinson's disease that's caused by a ...

The results of experiments in mice models were "astounding," said biochemist Suzanne Pfeffer of Stanford University.

Putting the brakes on an enzyme might rescue neurons that are dying due to a type of Parkinson's disease that's caused by a ...

However, modern technology has amplified the effects of dopamine, leading to negative consequences. Activities such as ...

Here's what it does in our brains and bodies. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter - a chemical messenger that facilitates communication between the brain and the central nervous system. It sends messages ...

Inhibition of LKKR2 may rescue neurons that are dying due to a type of Parkinson’s disease that is caused by a single genetic mutation.

TEENS are bombarded with up to 360 phone messages a day – and could spend a total of 25 YEARS glued to their mobiles, a Sun ...