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Dopamine is the brain’s way of patting us on the back for a job well done when we score a goal, get an ‘A’, or cross the ...

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

The tactic is based around the psychological principle of the “mental anchoring effect,” which is when you build a mental ...

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.

Think about the breath-holding pause at a poker table just after the dealer slips one card face down. In that blink-long hush ...

A new study shows that concerts by the Puerto Rican superstar — whose latest tour kicks off this month — create a strong ...

When was the last time you were truly happy? If you're yearning for happiness, the good news is that your body produces four ...

Elizabeth Jonas first got interested in mitochondria by chance. In 1995, she was a postdoctoral researcher at Yale, working ...

LIVING near a golf course might come with more than just scenic views – it could carry a hidden health risk. A new study has ...

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 ...