dopaminergic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of dopaminergic
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Says Westwater, "This could mean that this brain area, the dopaminergic midbrain, processes increased nutrients or calories of sweet flavors, which supports rodent work showing that this brain region is important for sugar seeking."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 9, 2026
Researchers around the world have been working to coax stem cells to differentiate into dopaminergic neurons, to replace those lost in patients living with Parkinson's disease.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024
Tremor and a loss of motor control are characteristic symptoms of Parkinson's disease and are due to a loss of neurons that release the neurotransmitter dopamine, called dopaminergic neurons.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023
The team first developed organoid models of the so-called ventral midbrain, striatum and cortex -- the regions linked by neurons in the dopaminergic system -- and then developed a method for fusing these organoids together.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023
A new organoid model of the dopaminergic system sheds lights on its intricate functionality and potential implications for Parkinson's disease.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023
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