Very excited that our study is out on how social stress alters hypothalamic control over the dopamine system, contributing to binge eating. Work spearheaded by the talented @LindersLouisa and colleagues, amongst which @MSoizaReilly and @evelien_schut. π
https://t.co/M70mZpIZ54
Interesting times in the world of systems consolidation. Traditional accounts are on the wane, and alternative accounts are gaining traction. Canβt wait to read this one by Barry & Maguire:
Remote Memory and the Hippocampus: A Constructive Critique https://t.co/b9kHlo6oTy
It's been a long journey with this project & I am so excited to finally be able to share my PhD work! β¨ https://t.co/y0UcWdT4YK
We find that dopamine release in the prefrontal cortex modulates the mPFC-dPAG circuit to promote aversive behaviors, particularly under conflict