Optogenetic mimicry of the transient activation of dopamine neurons by natural reward is sufficient...
Optogenetic mimicry of the transient activation of dopamine neurons by natural reward is sufficient for operant reinforcement
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Activation of dopamine receptors in forebrain regions, for minutes or longer, is known to be sufficient for positive reinforcement of stimuli and actions. However, the firing rate of dopamine neurons is increased for only about 200 milliseconds following natural reward events that are better than expected, a response which has been described as a "...
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Optogenetic mimicry of the transient activation of dopamine neurons by natural reward is sufficient for operant reinforcement
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1324444311
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1324444311
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0033612
