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How dopamine modulates brain circuits of motivation in a behavioral addiction model
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Researchers at Kanazawa University have identified specific dopamine-driven neural mechanisms in mice that regulate motivation for rewards. These findings offer potential pathways for treating behavioral addictions like gambling and pathological overeating.
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Understanding the brain circuits of addiction could lead to more effective medical treatments for a growing range of behavioral and psychiatric disorders.
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