New research spotlights the habenula, a tiny but powerful brain region, as a key player in addiction, motivation, and emotional regulation.

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The modified LSD, which they named JRT, did just that—and more. It stimulated neurons to sprout new dendritic branches and ...

We now show that a shared dopamine pathway could be the answer,” Ahrens said. The study involved 61 people, including those with and without cannabis use disorder, as well as individuals with ...

This pathway senses inflammation and actively suppresses dopamine — a key driver of motivation — resulting in apathy and loss of drive. Blocking the pathway restored motivation, even though the cancer ...

A region in the brain involved in the reward circuit. It processes dopamine signals and plays a key role in reinforcement and motivation. To determine if the pathway could be interrupted, the team ...