Basics: A Molecule of Motivation, Dopamine Excels at Its Task

New York Times by Natalie Angier | Oct. 27, 2009 (Research)

A view has emerged to counter the image that a neurotransmitter is the little Bacchus of our brain. Full Story »

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 by Jo Bobenhouse Smith - Oct. 27, 2009

This is fascinating look and interestingly written look at brain chemistry research.

Behind the rodent’s fatal case of ennui is a severe deficit of dopamine, one of the essential signaling molecules in the brain. Dopamine has lately become quite ... More »

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