Dopamine neurotransmitter molecule. Computer model showing the molecular structure of the human neurotransmitter and hormone dopamine. Atoms are colour-coded spheres (carbon: dark grey,hydrogen: light grey,nitrogen: blue,and oxygen: red). Dopamine plays a crucial role in the brain's reward and pleasure pathways. It is released by the brain when a pleasurable new stimulus is encountered,and directs the brain to find more of the stimulus. As such it plays a significant role in addiction. Lack of dopamine is linked to numerous disorders,such as Parkinson's disease,depression and schizophrenia | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Laguna Design |
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