The first time a person rides a rollercoaster, they may find it exhilarating, but when they get back on to ride again, they may find that they can’t replicate that initial feeling of excitement.

Dopamine signals enhance the responsiveness of auditory sensory neurons in Johnston's organs of unmated female fruit flies, making them sensitive to sounds, including courtship songs from males. Many ...

Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to ...

A new study shows that dopamine release in the human brain plays a crucial role in encoding both reward and punishment prediction errors. This means that dopamine is involved in the process of ...

What goes on in a man’s head during sex? According to a new study from Japan, it all comes down to the precise timing of two brain chemicals: dopamine and acetylcholine. Their findings in male mice ...

Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to ...

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 ...