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§ɦṛɛɗɗịɛ ßịⱺ𝔩ⱺɠịᵴŧ@lemmy.ml to Science@lemmy.ml · 3 years ago

Dopamine Controls Movement, Not Just Rewards

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Dopamine Controls Movement, Not Just Rewards

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§ɦṛɛɗɗịɛ ßịⱺ𝔩ⱺɠịᵴŧ@lemmy.ml to Science@lemmy.ml · 3 years ago
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Although there is a long-standing assumption that dopamine neurons solely respond to rewards, Northwestern researchers discovered that one genetic subtype fires when the body moves. The finding could have implications for Parkinson's disease.
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    Makes sense; it’s why I always feel better after going for a run.

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