Tania Fuchsberger

Oct 2, 2024 | elifesciences.org | Francesco Longo |Morgan Fitzgerald |Eena Kosik |Tania Fuchsberger

Dopamine is often referred to as the ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter. Whether it is the satisfaction of a delicious meal, the thrill of success, or the drive to accomplish a goal – dopamine is central to our ability to experience pleasure, stay motivated and feel rewarded (Salamone et al., 2003; Schultz, 1997). However, it is also vital to how we learn and form lasting memories (Shohamy and Adcock, 2010; Takeuchi et al., 2016). So, how exactly does this neurotransmitter help lock memories in place?