Scientists have long known that dopamine helps the brain learn from rewards, but a new computational model shows how for people with schizophrenia this learning system can break down and ...

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Rats and other rodents have front teeth that grow continuously, so they gnaw to keep them healthy and in shape. Himanshu ...

Late-night study sessions and the constant hum of social media make high school a stressful time, and a new study suggests ...

We have long been told a simple story about reward: Dopamine is the "wanting" molecule that drives us toward goals, and ...

An “exergaming” system that combines exercise and video gaming could promote physical activity while children and adolescents ...

It’s time for you to reach your full potential. You’ve been holding back for too long. You know there’s more in you — more focus, more discipline, more strength, more ability. But potential means ...

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A Nigerian barber has shared his inspiring story on social media, noting that he wrote the UTME three times before he could ...