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"We think of dopamine as a learning molecule that is important for normal behavior in everyday life," Lopez said. "So, cutting it out completely can do more harm than good." "The dopamine signals ...

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"We think of dopamine as a learning molecule that is important for normal behavior in everyday life," Lopez said. "So, cutting it out completely can do more harm than good." "The dopamine signals ...