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The central amygdala recruits mesocorticolimbic circuitry for pursuit of reward or pain

Psychology

The central amygdala recruits mesocorticolimbic circuitry for pursuit of reward or pain

S. M. Warlow, E. E. Naffziger, et al.

This fascinating study by Shelley M. Warlow, Erin E. Naffziger, and Kent C. Berridge explores the amygdala's unexpected power in driving maladaptive attractions in rats. By stimulating the central amygdala and pairing it with rewarding and painful stimuli, the researchers reveal how the brain's wiring can skew motivation in surprising ways.... show more
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