Whether you feel a bit like Ebenezer Scrooge this holiday season or you crave the good feelings that accompany generosity, the cause may stem, at least in part, from your hormones and the chemicals in your brain. That’s the assessment of a pair of Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists. Research has linked stinginess to testosterone. […]
dopamine
OMRF discovers new chemical link to Alzheimer’s
Findings may explain mood changes that precede disease
OMRF receives grant for Alzheimer’s research
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $480,000 for research on dopamine’s role in Alzheimer’s disease.
OMRF scientist receives Alzheimer’s grant
Alzheimer’s affects 5.8 million Americans, and one in three senior citizens dies with the disease or other forms of dementia.
Taking action: OMRF researcher starts lab investigating vital chemical
Dopamine is a chemical responsible for voluntary movement and the perception of rewards in the brain.
