dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn 
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and that occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain
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Serotonin is popularly associated with happiness, dopamine with motivation and pleasure — but what the heck would DMT be doing in the neurochemistry of our minds?
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Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Scary movies aren't the only things that trigger the release of delightful dopamine.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Even the simplest visuals, such as retro video games, have been shown to cause the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Research shows this medication can also significantly reduce tinnitus symptoms by improving blood flow to the inner ear.
Antidepressants: These medications help change chemicals in the brain like dopamine, serotonin, or norepinephrine to treat depression.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Scary movies aren't the only things that trigger the release of delightful dopamine.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Even the simplest visuals, such as retro video games, have been shown to cause the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Research shows this medication can also significantly reduce tinnitus symptoms by improving blood flow to the inner ear.
Antidepressants: These medications help change chemicals in the brain like dopamine, serotonin, or norepinephrine to treat depression.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain and as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of epinephrine see intropin
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