Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Activating Brain’s Serotonin Center Alters Behavior and Motivation
Health
Sarah Carter
Summary: Stimulating the brain’s serotonin center, the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN), activates areas responsible for behavior and motivation. This discovery, using opto-functional ...
Serotonin Affects Behavior and Motivation
Health
Sarah Carter
Summary: A new study reveals how activating the brain’s serotonin center affects behavior and motivation in awake mice. Using optogenetics and high-field ...
