Effects of Neuronal Myelination in Time Perception: Evidence from Multiple Sclerosis and a Control Group
Increases or decreases in the neurotransmitter dopamine influence our perception of how long events last. An increase in dopamine activity in the striatum is thought to slow a hypothesised internal clock. Conversely, some medications can reduce dopamine activity in the striatum and effectively speed up an internal clock. The myelin sheath acts as an insulator […]