The placebo effect can have a significant influence on treatment outcomes. While we still have a lot to learn about how and why a patient’s expectations can influence the effectiveness of medication ...

Could coffee help to counteract some of the effects of alcohol on the brain, and potentially limit the risk of addiction? That's what's suggested by a new study of how caffeine interacts with the ...

Researchers at McGill University have uncovered a surprising twist in how dopamine affects movement, overturning 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 ...

The placebo effect is a powerful phenomenon that can impact an individual's response to treatments that are physically and pharmacologically inert. This effect is thought to arise from complex ...

A new study at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience has examined how the dopamine system processes aversive unpleasant events. It is well known that the dopamine system plays a crucial role in ...

Dopamine isn’t just the “feel good” neurotransmitter. According to a new study from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, it is also an epigenetic regulator. Through a process called dopaminylation, it ...

A new study has examined how the dopamine system processes aversive unpleasant events. A new study at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience has examined how the dopamine system processes aversive ...

A type of supplement known as the "dopamine bean" can contain very high levels of levodopa -- in some cases, higher than prescription formulations used to treat Parkinson's disease, researchers found.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The placebo effect can have a significant influence on treatment ...