Dopaminergic circuits controlling threat and safety learning

S Duvarci - Trends in Neurosciences, 2024 - cell.com
The ability to learn from experience that certain cues and situations are associated with
threats or safety is crucial for survival and adaptive behavior. Understanding the neural …

Hunger modulates exploration through suppression of dopamine signaling in the tail of striatum

T Kamath, B Lodder, E Bilsel, I Green, R Dalangin… - bioRxiv, 2024 - biorxiv.org
Caloric depletion leads to behavioral changes that help an animal find food and restore its
homeostatic balance. Hunger increases exploration and risk-taking behavior, allowing an …