Dopamine Quotes

We show how the normal function of the gene keeps dopamine cells from dying. If the gene is abnormal, these protective mechanisms cannot be brought into play. - Dr. Curt Freed

We have a new and exciting hypothesis that involves a new system that controls movement in the absence of dopamine. - Marc G. Caron

This prevents the release of dopamine, a brain chemical that makes people feel rewarded, and as a result they don't want more nicotine. - Serena Tonstad

Our research shows how a genetic cause of Parkinson's disease works. We show how the normal function of the gene keeps dopamine cells from dying. If the gene is abnormal, these protective mechanisms cannot be brought into play. - Curt Freed

In animal studies ... exercise has been found to increase dopamine levels and to raise the number of dopamine receptors. - Nora Volkow

I am a slave to my computer. I hate myself when I email. Email is like a dopamine hit,you wait for it and then you get it. I gave up my computer during my last movie, Meeks Cutoff, which is a period piece and I took to letter writing. My girlfriends got some great letters. But when it ended I was back on email. Im an addict. - Michelle Williams

Attention is the way social primates measure status. It is highly rewarding because it causes the release of brain chemicals such as dopamine and endorphins. - Keith Henson