A McGill University-led study found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had elevated dopamine levels in a brain region associated with ...

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As dopamine in basal ganglia is primarily involved in learning reinforcement ... Also, in further studies the dysfunctions in the noradrenergic system should also be included to better simulate the ...

New research from eHarmony and the Imperial College of Business has revealed that dating app usage has a direct impact on ...

Over time, the neurodegenerative disorder Parkinson’s disease robs patients of their ability to control their muscles, ...

Ozempic and similar semaglutide-based medications have been hailed as miracle drugs. Known as GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) ...

Feeling overwhelmed by social media? Think you're spending too much time glued to your screen? You're not alone. The trend of ...

In a new study published in Developmental Cell on April 8, a research team led by Prof. WU Qingfeng at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has ...

Computing pioneer Alan Turing suggested training machines with rewards and punishments. Two computer scientists put the idea ...

When dopamine levels are artificially increased too often, such as through excessive social media use or junk food consumption, it can desensitise the brain's reward system. Listen to Story Every ...

Understanding intelligence and creating intelligent machines are grand scientific challenges of our times. The ability to ...