A formerly unknown action of the acetylcholine receptor channel, a protein that regulates the electrical activity of nerve and muscle cells, is described by biophysicists at the University at Buffalo ...

In recent years, nootropics, also called smart drugs, have gained popularity among people looking to improve their mental performance. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter, or brain chemical, that ...

When we initiate an action in our everyday lives—chasing after a runaway napkin or getting out of the car—the brain releases a chemical messenger called dopamine that helps regulate the brain area ...