Researchers at Duke Health have uncovered a connection between an immune system gene regulator, STAT1, and hyperactive ...

Naturally rewarding stimuli (i.e. food, sex, etc) increase the activity of dopamine cells in the mesocorticolimbic dopamine system causing increased dopamine release in brain areas such as the nucleus ...

New reserach suggests that rapid release of dopamine is not needed for initiating movement but is important for activities related to reward-seeking and motivation. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!