Dopamine is the brain's motivational spark, driving us to chase what feels good, say scrolling another reel on social media, and steer clear of what doesn't, like touching a hot stove. But scientists ...

Dopamine doesn’t flood the brain as once believed – it fires in exact, ultra-fast bursts that target specific neurons. The discovery turns a century-old view of dopamine on its head and could ...

You won’t get very far without dopamine. That is the problem at the heart of Parkinson’s disease; the death of dopamine-producing cells eventually leaves many patients unable to walk. Too much ...

Dopamine detoxing, or dopamine fasting, is a trending behavioral strategy aimed at reducing overstimulation from constant digital and sensory inputs. Grounded in neuroscience, the practice involves ...

New research expands on current understanding of the brain chemical dopamine, finding that it plays a role in reducing the value of memories associated with rewards. The study opens new avenues for ...

Anastasia Hronis is the author of The Dopamine Brain: Your Science-Backed Guide to Balancing Pleasure and Purpose, published by Penguin Books Aus & NZ. Or maybe you’ve felt a rush of excitement when ...