G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are integral membrane proteins with seven membrane-spanning helices. Upon binding to a ligand – which can range from small molecules like cyclic AMP to ...

Made from petroleum, red dye 40 is a synthetic food dye. Some studies suggest a link between red dye 40 and ADHD behavior; the dye might trigger or exacerbate behavioral changes in sensitive children.

This dopamine surge is a fundamental component in the development of alcohol dependence, as it encourages repeated use by making alcohol consumption feel rewarding. Caffeine, on the other hand, ...

It’s caused by the long-term use of medications that block dopamine receptors in the brain. Symptoms can continue even after the medication usage has stopped. The exact prevalence of TD across ...

TD is a side effect of long-term use of medicines that block dopamine receptors in your brain. Dopamine is a chemical that your nerve cells use to "talk" to one another. Dopamine controls your ...

For a long time it was assumed that somewhere between 5 and 6% of children have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD). But the rates, in practice, are often higher. The American Centers for ...

Remarkably, these deficits were reversible with drugs targeting dopamine receptors. Findings suggest that early-life stress ... These findings are consistent with the known higher prevalence of ADHD ...

These findings are consistent with the known higher prevalence of ADHD in boys and further ... want to better understand what causes the dopamine receptor imbalance and what specific cell types ...