Dopamine

Dopamine receptors are a class of G protein-coupled receptors that are prominent in the vertebrate central nervous system (CNS).

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How does dopamine regulate both learning and motivation?

A Nature study found that microbiome-derived metabolites in the gut can stimulate sensory neurons to elevate dopamine levels in the brain, and therefore induce exercise motivation in mice.

Dopamine – The Secret Ingredient to Effortless Exercise?

Vitamin D alters developing neurons in the brain's dopamine circuit

Whether physical exertion feels 'easy' or 'hard' may be due to dopamine levels, study suggests

The Amygdala Unveiled: How Our Brains Process Threats, Rewards, and Dopamine

What happens to our dopamine system when we experience aversive events?

Solving the Dopamine Riddle: Scientists Pinpoint Genetic Mechanism Linking Brain Chemical to Schizophrenia

Is dopamine more than just a feel-good hormone?

A role for cell 'antennae' in managing dopamine signals in the brain

How to Increase Your Dopamine Levels Naturally

Artificial neuron swaps dopamine with rat brain cells like a real one

Study shows dopamine released in brain in response to hydration

Life-Extending Effects: How Serotonin, Dopamine, and the Smell of Food Affect Aging