The Science Behind Giving Up (IMAGE)

University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine

The Science Behind Giving Up

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At the point of giving up, neurons in green get very active and suppress dopamine, a chemical associated with motivation, researchers found.

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Max Huffman

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