Dopamine shown to induce both desire and dread
Sunday, July 13, 2008 - 09:42
in Psychology & Sociology
The chemical dopamine induces both desire and dread, according to new animal research in the 9 July issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. Although dopamine is well known to motivate animals and people to seek positive rewards, the study indicates that it also can promote negative feelings like fear...
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