• Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 13th, 2012
Alcohol Intake Triggers Massive Endorphin Release

Alcohol Intake Triggers Massive Endorphin Release

The neurotransmitter lights up areas of the brain coding for pleasure and rewards

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 17th, 2011
Checking Whether ADHD Drugs Boost Dopamine Levels

Checking Whether ADHD Drugs Boost Dopamine Levels

A brain-imaging technique could come in handy, researchers say

Genetic 'GPS System' Can Track Brain Cells

Genetic 'GPS System' Can Track Brain Cells

The advanced tracking mechanism was created at the CSHL

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 20th, 2011
Stress Finally Proved to Influence Breast Cancer

Stress Finally Proved to Influence Breast Cancer

Certain neurotransmitters promote cancer cell growth

How Neurotransmitters Are Released in the Brain

How Neurotransmitters Are Released in the Brain

A single protein is responsible for triggering the events

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 11th, 2010
Brain Chemical Linked to Schizophrenia Symptoms

Brain Chemical Linked to Schizophrenia Symptoms

Especially to the cognitive decline

Synapses Finally Revealed in 3D

Synapses Finally Revealed in 3D

For the first time ever