New research by engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder aims to get to the bottom of why, as the saying goes, you get ...

Unexpected rewards boost movement speed within 220 milliseconds, revealing how dopamine-linked reward prediction shapes human motion and offering a potential biomarker for brain disorders.

A groundbreaking clinical trial is testing whether specially engineered stem cells can help the brain restore its own ...

When we learn a new motor skill—whether mastering a piano passage or refining balance while walking—the brain must reorganize the circuits that control movement. For decades, this process of synaptic ...

Researchers discover that COVID-19 uniquely causes brain inflammation and disrupts serotonin/dopamine pathways, explaining ...

There’s no shortage of blogs, podcasts, and self-help books on the importance of dopamine for the brain. In fact, many portray dopamine as the secret to better motivation, sharper thinking, and ...

We connect food and pleasure when it comes to certain flavors, but you may not know that some foods partner with chemical messengers in your brain to make you feel great. Known as “dopamine foods,” ...

The overconsumption of ultra-processed foods impacts many Americans and drives annual spending habits. One survey found that roughly 67 percent of Americans use snacks and treats to lift their mood.

How we learn to predict an outcome isn’t determined by how many times a cue and reward happen together. Instead, how much ...

Part of healthy aging is taking care of your brain. Experts recommend these foods that support brain health and memory as ...