Dopamine is trending as the most popular neurotransmitter. And why not? There are days I think it rules the world or at least the day–to-day activities of my friends and family. The craving you have ...

What appears to be “high performance” often reflects a reward system running on fumes rather than sustainable focus.

MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best, today announced the launch of Dopamine: ...

If you've heard of two of the brain's chemical neurotransmitters, it's probably dopamine and serotonin. Never mind that glutamate and GABA do most of the work - it's the thrill of dopamine as the ...

Researchers tracked the brain's dopamine reward system and found -- for the first time ­-- this system flexibly retunes toward the most important goal when faced with multiple competing needs. While ...

Your brain on dopamine is a powerful thing. After all, it’s the molecule of drive, anticipation, and achievement – all things triggered by the brain’s reward system for better mental health. However, ...

When a thirsty and lonely male zebra finch changes his mind from getting a drink of water to prioritizing courtship, his dopamine-releasing brain cells reflect his new intensions A pair of Zebra ...

You can harness your brain's natural dopamine-seeking tendencies to reach your goals across many areas of life. Morsa Images via Getty Images We’ve all been there. An important email needs a response, ...

Imagine a digital display where three symbols must align. The first two click into place perfectly, but the third slows down, ...