A sex difference in mouse dopaminergic projections from the midbrain to basolateral amygdala

ConclusionsOur results demonstrate an anatomical sex difference in mouse dopaminergic innervations from the VTA to BLA. This finding may provide a structural foundation to study neural circuit mechanisms underlying sex differences in motivational and emotional behaviors and related psychiatric dysfunctions.
Source: Biology of Sex Differences - Category: Biology Source Type: research