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 …

The mesolimbic dopaminergic (ML-DA) system has been recognized for its central role in
motivated behaviors, various types of reward, and, more recently, in cognitive processes …

The striatum, a major component of the basal ganglia, performs multiple functions including
control of movement, reward, and addiction. Dysfunction and death of striatal neurons are …

Human adolescence has been characterized by increases in risk-taking, emotional lability,
and deficient patterns of behavioral regulation. These behaviors have often been attributed …

Dopaminergic neurons located in the ventral mesodiencephalon are essential for the control
of voluntary movement and the regulation of emotion, and are severely affected in …

The past two decades have seen an explosion in our understanding of the origin and
development of the midbrain dopamine system. Much of this work has been focused on the …

Disrupted operation of the reward circuitry underlies many aspects of affective disorders.
Such disruption may manifest as aberrant behavior including risk taking, depression …

Dopaminergic neurons located in the ventral midbrain (ie mesodiencephalic dopamine,
mdDA, neurons) are essential for the control of diverse cognitive and motor behaviors and …

This article is part of a Special Issue “SBN 2014”. Obesity in women of child-bearing age is a
growing problem in developed and developing countries. Evidence from human studies …

The dopaminergic system influences motor behavior, signals reward and novelty, and is an
essential component of the basal ganglia in all vertebrates including the lamprey, one of the …