Dopamine

Brain Circuit That Helps Us Evaluate Our Actions
An area of the forebrain called the basal ganglia helps people to decide which actions to take—should I eat this apple?—and whether the action had a good (the apple was tasty) or bad (the apple was… Read More
New Compounds Show Promise in Treating Schizophrenia Symptoms
Two new small-molecule compounds tested in mice can alleviate some symptoms of schizophrenia-like behaviors, including movement abnormalities, social avoidance, and cognitive performance. As reported… Read More