Study Reveals Neural Circuit Behind the Brain’s Dopamine–Serotonin “Gas–Brake” System for Reward

New research uncovers a neural circuit mechanism explaining how two key brain chemicals—dopamine and serotonin—work in opposition to regulate reward learning.

From Robert C. Malenka, Neir Eshel (Stanford) and colleagues, co-first authors Daniel F. Cardozo Pinto (now at Harvard) and Michaela Y. Guo (Stanford). Read more at MCB News.

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