[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Neuroscience News [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/twitter/NeuroscienceNew) on x 504.3K followers Created: 2025-07-10 19:16:15 UTC Dopamine Acts Locally, Not Globally For decades, dopamine was thought to act as a diffuse chemical signal, washing over large brain regions to regulate movement, mood, and learning. But new research reveals that dopamine functions with surprising precision, targeting specific neuron branches through concentrated hotspots. Using advanced imaging techniques, scientists uncovered how this localized signaling works in tandem with slower, broader effects to orchestrate complex behaviors. This discovery helps explain how dopamine can influence so many different processes at once without overwhelming the brain. Importantly, it also points to new ways to treat dopamine-related disorders, which may stem as much from faulty precision as from low levels. Researchers hope these insights will lead to more effective therapies for conditions like Parkinson’s, ADHD, and addiction.  XXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [dopamine](/topic/dopamine) [Post Link](https://x.com/NeuroscienceNew/status/1943388820151382037)
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Dopamine Acts Locally, Not Globally
For decades, dopamine was thought to act as a diffuse chemical signal, washing over large brain regions to regulate movement, mood, and learning.
But new research reveals that dopamine functions with surprising precision, targeting specific neuron branches through concentrated hotspots.
Using advanced imaging techniques, scientists uncovered how this localized signaling works in tandem with slower, broader effects to orchestrate complex behaviors.
This discovery helps explain how dopamine can influence so many different processes at once without overwhelming the brain.
Importantly, it also points to new ways to treat dopamine-related disorders, which may stem as much from faulty precision as from low levels.
Researchers hope these insights will lead to more effective therapies for conditions like Parkinson’s, ADHD, and addiction.
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Related Topics dopamine