dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn 
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and that occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain
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Neuroscience shows that new experiences cause our brains to release dopamine and create denser memory formation, which is why time seems to crawl during your exciting vacation, but flies during your routine workweek.
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Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 26 May 2025
There is no one test available to diagnose low dopamine.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
Experience the dopamine hit when something takes off.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
This may be due to its ability to restore the activity of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, which are chemical messengers in the brain.11
Animal studies show curcumin can reduce symptoms of depression, and some clinical trials support these findings.
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Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 26 May 2025
There is no one test available to diagnose low dopamine.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
Experience the dopamine hit when something takes off.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
This may be due to its ability to restore the activity of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, which are chemical messengers in the brain.11
Animal studies show curcumin can reduce symptoms of depression, and some clinical trials support these findings.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 5 May 2025
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“Dopamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dopamine. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain and as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of epinephrine see intropin
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