Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior

Meta-analysis of 18 studies finds cognitive impairment in substance-induced psychotic disorder comparable to schizophrenia, with executive function as potential differentiator

Calcium imaging reveals distinct activity patterns in mPFC pathways to amygdala versus nucleus accumbens during anxiety, exploration, and social behaviors in mice.

Effort amplifies dopamine reward responses through acetylcholine modulation of dopamine axons in the nucleus accumbens, explaining how organisms maintain reward-seeking under resource constraints.

Laboratory ERP study examining alcohol cue P3b as a neural marker of incentive salience in AUD, integrating EEG with objective ambulatory alcohol monitoring.

Study reveals how TPH2 genetic polymorphism modulates brain connectivity and network organization in response to serotonin depletion, with implications for anxiety and emotional regulation.

Sex-dependent mechanisms linking anxiety and depression to stress-induced alcohol-seeking, including subjective responses and neural connectivity differences between men and women.