How Procrastinators and Doers Differ Genetically
Women with poorer action control had a genetic predisposition toward higher dopamine levels, however, researchers were unable to identify this correlation in men
How the Brain Keeps the Eyes on the Prize
Maintaining focus on distant goals can be a challenge. A new study from MIT suggests how the brain achieves this task, and indicates that the neurotransmitter dopamine may signal the value of long-term rewards.