FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·February 20, 2021·4 min readCircadian Rhythm Genes in Key Brain Region Are Involved in Binge DrinkingThe circadian CLOCK gene in the nucleus accumbens shell plays a crucial role in binge drinking behaviors in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 2, 2020·5 min readNewly discovered memory process influences decision-makingMemory encoding processes important for decision making begin in the basolateral amygdala. The basolateral amygdala then creates cellular memories in the nucleus accumbens. The findings shed light on the learned connection between stimuli and reward.Read More