Dangers come but dangers also go and when they do, the brain has an "all-clear" signal that teaches it to extinguish its fear ...

Thriveworks explores whether a dopamine detox is really worth doing. Discover the proven benefits, common misconceptions, and ...

An edited version of a figure from the research shows the ventral tegmental area, highlighting dopamine-associated neurons in green and one that connects to the posterior amygdala (magnified in inset) ...

A new study reveals that dopamine release along a specific brain circuit helps extinguish fear by activating reward-related ...

even though Ritalin increased their dopamine levels. “A significant number of people without ADHD are taking stimulant medications in an unprescribed way to try and increase their performance ...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and motivation, and an excess is associated with psychosis. While it was known that cannabis influences dopamine, this study clarifies where ...

The booming popularity of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs for weight loss has led to a flurry of companies vying to make new and improved anti-obesity medications ... It does this with two main ...

In response, medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, are increasingly being used for weight loss. Dr. Hrishikesh Salgaonkar, Consultant ...

The Medical Devices Fund provides grants to drive the commercialisation of highly innovative new devices and technologies in NSW, addressing gaps in the product life cycle between early-stage research ...

March saw a significant decline in bird flu cases across the US, with only four laying flocks (commercial table egg pullets and commercial table egg layers) reporting diagnoses, compared to 21 and 22 ...

The VTA DA or dopamine neurons in VTA ... hedonic eating behaviors and reducing the effectiveness of obesity medications. Eating behaviors progress in three distinct phases: seeking (initiation ...

This collaborative new study reveals how the brain reorganizes its neural networks during such skill learning and uncovers the vital role of dopamine in this process of motor learning. The ...