Researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the brain that controls approach vs. avoidance behavior.
A new imaging study showed that listening to favorite music affects the function of the brain's opioid system.
Scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional pain medications.
The finding of a new study could advance the development of new drugs that block or open such signaling channels to treat conditions as varied as...