Projections from D2 Neurons in Different Subregions of Nucleus Accumbens Shell to Ventral Pallidum Play Distinct Roles in Reward and Aversion.
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DOI: 10.1007/s12264-021-00632-9
Abstract: The nucleus accumbens shell (NAcSh) plays an important role in reward and aversion. Traditionally, NAc dopamine receptor 2-expressing (D2) neurons are assumed to function in aversion. However, this has been challenged by recent reports which… read more here.
Keywords: accumbens shell; aversion; projections neurons; reward aversion ... See more keywords
The role of dorsal raphe nucleus neuropeptides in reward and aversion
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DOI: 10.3389/fnbeh.2025.1553470
Abstract: The dorsal raphe nucleus is a critical node for affective and motivated circuits in the brain. Though typically known as a serotonergic hub, the dorsal raphe nucleus is also highly enriched in a variety of… read more here.
Keywords: dorsal; raphe nucleus; dorsal raphe; reward aversion ... See more keywords
Neural circuits provide insights into reward and aversion
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DOI: 10.3389/fncir.2022.1002485
Abstract: Maladaptive changes in the neural circuits associated with reward and aversion result in some common symptoms, such as drug addiction, anxiety, and depression. Historically, the study of these circuits has been hampered by technical limitations.… read more here.
Keywords: insights reward; aversion; provide insights; neural circuits ... See more keywords
Distinct Encoding of Reward and Aversion by Peptidergic BNST Inputs to the VTA
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DOI: 10.3389/fncir.2022.918839
Abstract: Neuropeptides play an important role in modulating mesolimbic system function. However, while synaptic inputs to the ventral tegmental area (VTA) have been extensively mapped, the sources of many neuropeptides are not well resolved. Here, we… read more here.
Keywords: distinct encoding; inputs vta; reward aversion; peptidergic bnst ... See more keywords