Spinal pathways involved in somatosensory inhibition of the psychomotor actions of cocaine
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-05681-7
Abstract: Previous studies have demonstrated that somatosensory stimuli influence dopamine transmission in the mesolimbic reward system and can reduce drug-induced motor behaviors, craving and dependence. Until now, the central links between somatosensory and brain reward systems… read more here.
Keywords: peripheral stimulation; spinal pathways; stimulation; pathway ... See more keywords
Deficits in mesolimbic reward pathway underlie social interaction impairments in children with autism
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DOI: 10.1093/brain/awy191
Abstract: Lack of interest in social interaction is a hallmark of autism spectrum disorder. Animal studies have implicated the mesolimbic reward pathway in driving and reinforcing social behaviour, but little is known about the integrity of… read more here.
Keywords: spectrum disorder; children autism; reward pathway; mesolimbic reward ... See more keywords