The midbrain dopamine (mDA) system is composed of molecularly and functionally distinct
neuron subtypes that mediate specific behaviours and are linked to various brain diseases …

Ventral midbrain dopaminergic neurons project to the striatum as well as the cortex and are
involved in movement control and reward-related cognition. In Parkinson's disease …

Albizzia julibrissin is empirically used as an antidepressant in clinical practice. Preclinical
studies have indicated that its total extracts or bioactive constituents exerted antidepressant …

Cannabis use during pregnancy is becoming increasingly common despite a lack of
knowledge regarding its long-term effects on developing offspring. Determining effects of …

Object Chronic pain and negative emotions are often linked, and both can impact the reward
circuit. The use of electroacupuncture (EA) has been found to regulate and improve these …

Understanding mesolimbic dopamine adaptations underlying vulnerability to drug relapse is
essential to inform prognostic tools for effective treatment strategies. However, technical …

Ethanol consumption is widely accepted despite its addictive properties and its mind‐
altering effects. This study aimed to assess the effects of Dichrocephala integrifolia against …

Albizia julibrissin Durazz. is one of the most common herbs used for depression and anxiety
treatment, but its molecular basis and mechanism of action as an antidepressant or …

The use of areca nuts (areca) in the form of betel quids constitutes the fourth most common
addiction in the world, associated with high risk for oral disease and cancer. Areca is a …

Addiction to morphine is a chronic brain disease leading to compulsive abuse. Drug
addiction animal models with and without conditioned place preference (CPP) training have …