The 'pleasure hormone' dopamine has another function: scientists' discovery.

Scientists from Northwestern University have discovered that dopamine, known as the 'pleasure hormone', plays an important role in recognizing threats and forming avoidance strategies. During the study, researchers trained mice to avoid unpleasant stimuli using a warning signal. It was found that dopamine helps the brain change behavior depending on the context.

Professor Talia Lerner, the project leader, explained that different dopamine signals are responsible for different stages of learning, and their disruption could be a basis for mental disorders.

German researchers found the first 'signals' of cancer, which include night sweats, weight loss, chronic pain, increased body temperature, lumps in the body, and persistent fatigue.

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This study shows that the dopamine system is crucial in recognizing threats and adapting to them. The use of mice in the experiment helped scientists understand the role of dopamine in learning and forming avoidance strategies. This research could also open new opportunities for understanding mental disorders and developing new treatment methods. German researchers found the first signs of cancer that may contribute to the early detection of the disease. This could improve the chances of successful treatment and save patients' lives.