Recent studies suggest that the neuronal nicotinic receptors (nAChRs) present in the
habenulo–interpeduncular (Hb–IPn) system can modulate the reinforcing effect of addictive …

Progress has been made over the last decade in our understanding of the brain areas and
circuits involved in nicotine reward and withdrawal, leading to models of addiction that …

The habenular complexes represent phylogenetically constant structures in the
diencephalon of all vertebrates. Available evidence suggests that this area is engaged in a …

The habenula is a small, bilateral brain structure located at the dorsal end of the
diencephalon. This structure sends projections to the dopaminergic striatum and receives …

Neuronal nAChRs in the medial habenula (MHb) to the interpeduncular nucleus (IPN)
pathway are key mediators of nicotine's aversive properties. In this paper, we report new …

Recently, the zebrafish has been extensively used for studying the development of the
central nervous system (CNS). However, the zebrafish CNS has been poorly analyzed in the …

The zebrafish epithalamus, consisting of the pineal complex and flanking dorsal habenular
nuclei, provides a valuable model for exploring how left-right differences could arise in the …

The goal of the present study was to identify the cells containing mRNA coding for the m2
subtype of muscarinic cholinergic receptors in the rat brain. In situ hybridization …

The habenular complex in the epithalamus consists of distinct regions with diverse neuronal
populations. Past studies have suggested a role for the habenula in voluntary exercise …

Cognitive impairment is a prominent feature of schizophrenia. Currently there is no well‐
accepted explanation of the aetiology of this disorder, but recent evidence indicates that …