Dopamine is a signaling molecule or neurotransmitter that is known to help control emotions. Dopamine levels are also a biomarker of certain diseases. Researchers have now developed a rapid test that ...

A research team led by McGill University has taken a close look at a long-standing idea about Parkinson’s disease and found ...

Altered levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine are apparent in various conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease and depression. Now, researchers in Iran report “An Electrochemical Sensor Based on ...

A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly ...

Altered levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine are apparent in various conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease and depression. In research published in ChemistrySelect, investigators describe a quick ...

Explore dopamine's role in movement and how it challenges long-standing theories about motor control and Parkinson's disease ...

Altered levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine are apparent in various conditions, such as Parkinson's disease and depression. In research published in ChemistrySelect, investigators describe a quick ...

A McGill-led study is challenging a popular theory about how dopamine drives movement, a discovery that could shift how ...

A new study from McGill University challenges a decades-old belief about dopamine. Rather than driving movement like a ...

A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience indicated that emotional recognition processes in disorders such as Parkinson’s disease may be impacted by dopamine level changes in the brain. Several ...

Dopamine affects movement control, emotion regulation, and thinking skills. When dopamine levels are typical, they promote good health, while atypical levels can lead to health concerns. The above ...