Methylphenidate facilitates learning-induced amygdala plasticity
Methylphenidate facilitates learning-induced amygdala plasticity
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New York: Nature Publishing Group US
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The mechanisms by which methylphenidate (MPH or Ritalin) modifies behavioral performance are poorly understood. The authors show that MPH increased learning-induced strengthening of connections between the cortex and amygdala. This modulation was dependent on specific dopamine receptor subtypes.
Although methylphenidate (Ritalin) has been used t...
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Methylphenidate facilitates learning-induced amygdala plasticity
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_2988577
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_2988577
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1097-6256
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1546-1726
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10.1038/nn.2506
