Activation of a hypothalamus-habenula circuit by mechanical stimulation inhibits cocaine addiction-like behaviors

Mechanoreceptor activation modulates GABA neuron firing and dopamine (DA) release in the mesolimbic DA system, an area implicated in reward and substance abuse. The lateral habenula (LHb), the lateral hypothal...

Source: Biological Research - May 17, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Han Byeol Jang, DanBi Ahn, Suchan Chang, Hyung Kyu Kim, Bong Hyo Lee, Sang Chan Kim, Scott C. Steffensen, Kyle B. Bills, Hubert Lee and Hee Young Kim Tags: Research article Source Type: research