Dopamine signaling refers to a way in which brain cells communicate and send messages using a chemical called dopamine. It plays a crucial role in regulating our emotions, motivation, memory, and pleasure. When there is a disruption in
dopamine signaling, it can impact our mood and behavior.
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«dopamine»
«signaling»
Sentences with «dopamine signaling»
- By blocking dopamine signaling in the frontal cortex of rats, the team was able to reproduce the schizophrenia - like timing problems in the animals. (sciencedaily.com)
- 15, 2012 — A rare genetic change adds support to the idea that altered dopamine signaling is a key risk factor for ADHD. (news.vanderbilt.edu)
- The brain uses the chemical to communicate between cells, and dopamine signals different events depending on its location. (discovermagazine.com)
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