A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

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When we learn a new motor skill—whether mastering a piano passage or refining balance while walking—the brain must reorganize ...

Researchers review the future of schizophrenia treatment, highlighting TAAR1 agonists, NMDA enhancers, and the gut-brain axis ...

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Surprise rewards may boost movement speed, hinting that dopamine signals in the brain help control motivation and physical vigor.

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Researchers identify dopamine transporter abnormalities in young adults with autism, potentially explaining their 6x higher risk of Parkinson’s.

For the first time, dopamine regulation has been mapped in real time, deep inside the brains of three humans, revealing how the brain neurotransmitter plays an essential role in not just recognizing ...

Say goodbye to decision fatigue and doomscrolling—and hello to a space you love spending time in.