When they disrupted dopamine-producing neurons in the brain's reward center, these rhythms ceased, highlighting dopamine as a key factor in the mood swings of bipolar disorder. Hope for new treatments ...

New research suggests that mood swings in bipolar disorder are regulated by two clocks: the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm ...

Researchers have identified a second dopamine-driven "clock" in the brain that works alongside the biological 24-hour cycle, ...

Bipolar disorder, characterized by extreme mood swings, affects daily life through dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and behavior. While only medical professionals can diagnose this condition ...

Julie A. Fast uses her extensive research and personal experience to offer strategies for managing bipolar disorder. Read more in this Q&A about how her insights can guide confident management and ...

For example, bipolar symptoms come and go in mood swings, while disorders like ADHD tend to be more consistent if left untreated. Why is bipolar disorder often misdiagnosed? Created with Sketch.

‘Study finds #dopamine as a key factor in the mood swings of #bipolar disorder. #mania #medindia’ How Two Body Clocks Drive Mood Swings in Bipolar Disorder The findings suggest that regularly ...

When they disrupted dopamine-producing neurons in the brain's reward center, these rhythms ceased, highlighting dopamine as a key factor in the mood swings of bipolar disorder. Current treatments ...