What does DA stand for?

Dopamine

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These primary symptoms are caused by the loss of dopamine producing nerve cells in the brain.

New discovery can speed up development of Parkinson's drugs

Summary: TEHRAN (FNA)- A new study by the UCL Institute of Neurology confirmed an important role for the brain chemical dopamine in how people make such life choices, by influencing our expectations of the pleasure associated with their outcomes.

Role of Brain Chemical Dopamine in Human Life Choice Revealed

Dopamine is present in the areas of the brain which control emotion, movement, cognition, motivation and pleasure.

Alcoholism and the Reward Pathway

The wake-promoting drug modafinil raises dopamine levels in the brain, data from a pilot study of 10 men show.

Modafinil's mechanism of action raises abuse risk

In the "reward system" the brain chemical dopamine is released, producing feelings of pleasure.

Stimulant addiction: stimulants, such as cocaine, present serious ...

The most recent findings indicate that obese people seem to have fewer dopamine receptors in the brain.

A New Clue to the Link Between Dopamine Receptors and Weight Problems

The more dopamine that's released, the warmer and fuzzier we feel.

Researchers link lack of pleasure in eating to future obesity risk

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A chemical in the brain called dopamine might be part of the answer.

The chemistry of sleeplessness