In a recent study published in Nature Neuroscience, a group of researchers explored how the cerebellum directly affects dopamine release in the substantia nigra compacta (SNc). While the cerebellum's ...

In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Neuroscience, researchers have identified the neurogenic progenitor that give rise to dopaminergic neurons, the primary neurons affected ...

Dopamine levels drive the vigor of our movements, explaining why we move faster and with more energy when we are happy or ...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has been linked to an increased risk for Parkinson’s disease (PD), in new findings that suggest the association may go beyond the dopaminergic pathway. In a retrospective ...

Research led by Aarhus University in Denmark reports that individuals with substance use disorders experience a heightened urge to move in response to music with complex rhythms and harmonies.

Drug addiction poses a global public health challenge, with limited therapeutic options and modest efficacy. While clinical observations suggest that social rank plays a crucial role in determining ...