Cell survival depends on the energy molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP) - it's like the fuel that keeps our brain running.

Researchers at Tohoku University examined the change in brain energy dynamics from induced seizures - which could potentially ...

Therefore, tempering drug-induced amplification of dopamine signaling is one approach to reduce the powerful effects of drugs on the brain. We have been exploring the potential of the neuromodulator, ...

In intact mouse models, adenosine significantly reduced and DPCPX significantly increased the power of harmaline-induced tremor compared with baseline tremor in the same mouse (P <0.05 for both).

But there's a scientific reason why coffee could make you sleepy, and it has to do with a chemical in your brain called adenosine. Adenosine is in charge of your body's sleeping and waking cycle.