Glutamatergic neural connections between the prelimbic prefrontal cortex and nucleus accumbens appear to be responsible for co-morbid anxiety and OCD behaviors.
Using optogenetics, researchers have identified a causal association between dopamine and avoidance behavior linked to pain and fear.
A new study reports on a key connection between two areas of an adult female vole's brain reward system that promotes pair bonding.
Researchers have discovered a connection between a lack of ovarian hormones and changes in the nucleus accembens following menopause.
Deep brain stimulation of the nucleus accumbens helps control symptoms of binge eating disorder and assists in weight loss.
According to a new study, susceptibility to depression can be affected by tweaking specific gene networks.
Gene therapy shows promise for future treatment of addiction in humans, a new study reports.
A new study reports researchers have identified structural abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia. The findings provide insights into how the condition could develop.
Researchers discovered cocaine causes cells within the nucleus accumbens to boost the production of two specific proteins linked to addition and learning. Understanding addiction on a molecular level could lead to future developments for new treatments.
Findings could lead to improved treatment options and better understanding of post concussion depression and anxiety.
A recent study reveals people are more likely to become more altruistic and charitable as they age.
Researchers have identified a significant role dopamine plays in the development of heroin addiction. The study reports dopamine appears to directly cause drug reinforcement and, when dopamine neurons are silenced, mice are less likely to self administer the drug.
