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Desensitization of neurons to dopamine is a well-known effect in addiction. However, researchers found a natural example of ...

New research shows that the same dopamine receptor mechanism responsible for drug addiction also governs the natural decline in motivation when we repeat rewarding behaviors.

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New research suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound may reduce cravings for alcohol and drugs by ...

At the 2025 Society for Neuroscience meeting, scientists discussed the adverse side effects of GLP-1 agonists and new ...

Scientists are uncovering how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy act on brain regions that control hunger, nausea, pleasure-based eating, and thirst. These discoveries may help create treatments that ...

New research is uncovering how medications targeting the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) system affect brain circuits involved in nausea, thirst, and pleasurable behaviors. These findings will be ...

Key Results from Clinical Study of NG101 for Semaglutide-Induced Nausea and Vomiting ...

Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States Background: The dopaminergic system plays a central role in motor control, goal-directed behavior, and the ...