Kaldun et al. investigated the role of Dopamine Receptor Dop1R2 in different types and stages of olfactory associative memory in Drosophila melanogaster. Dop1R2 is a type 1 Dopamine receptor that can ...

Summary: Dopamine receptors in the ventral hippocampus play a critical role in balancing approach and avoidance behaviors, expanding understanding beyond dopamine’s known functions in reward and ...

The team characterized the function of D1 and D2 dopamine receptors in the ventral hippocampus of mice, a region involved in the regulation of emotions and stress responses. Their work expands the ...

A dopamine menu is a curated list of enjoyable, stimulating activities that boost your mood. Experts share the benefits, science, and how to create your own.

Researchers say study may help to explain why concept of “dopamine detox” is too simplistic.

Research reveals dopamine receptor ratios, not just dopamine levels, impact Ritalin's effectiveness for ADHD, potentially personalizing treatment.

Next, the researchers want to study people with ADHD to see if their D1/D2 receptor balance affects how well they respond to treatment.

The dopamine D1 receptor (D1R) has fundamental roles in voluntary movement and memory and is a validated drug target for neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders. However, previously developed ...

A dopamenu is a personalized list of small, rewarding activities designed to boost focus, motivation and well-being. Here are 5 things to know about building one.

Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter known to modulate motivation and reinforcement learning. While the role of dopamine in these reward-related processes is well-established, the cellular and ...