dopamine

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'Our hypothesis is that the light intensity experienced outdoors - which can be hundreds of times brighter than indoor light - causes a release of dopamine, which is known to block the growth of the eyeball.

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  1. noun A monoamine neurotransmitter formed in the brain by the decarboxylation of dopa and essential to the normal functioning of the central nervous system. A reduction in its concentration within the brain is associated with Parkinson's disease.

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  • Cells that actually make dopamine, a natural stimulant, and spray it to many brain regions. —  Helen Fisher studies the brain in love
  • And he figured that this would drive up the dopamine, and she would fall in love with him. —  Helen Fisher tells us why we love + cheat
  • 'Our hypothesis is that the light intensity experienced outdoors - which can be hundreds of times brighter than indoor light - causes a release of dopamine, which is known to block the growth of the eyeball. —  Home | Mail Online
  • Both sexes also experience a dopamine rush - dopamine is a hormone that makes you feel good and rewards you for exciting behaviour. —  feminist blogs
  • The anticipation of uncertain rewards has been linked to the increased production of the neuromodulator dopamine, which is responsible for a focused attention and more pleasurable experience. —  Lawsagna
 

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