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University of California San Diego
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3 papers
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Shelley M. Warlow, Dina S Dowlat, Nick G. Hollon…·Thomas S. Hnasko
The paper investigates how GABA-glutamate corelease in ventral tegmental area neurons affects neurotransmission in the lateral habenula, showing state-dependent excitatory or inhibitory effects and implications for motivation.
Lucie Oriol, Melody Chao, Grace J Kollman…·Thomas S. Hnasko
This study challenges the traditional view of VTA interneurons by showing that GABA and glutamate projection neurons in the VTA also form local synapses, suggesting they may fulfill roles previously attributed to interneurons.
Shelley M. Warlow, Sarthak M. Singhal, Nick G. Hollon…·Thomas S. Hnasko
This study shows that VTA glutamate neurons can drive reward through glutamate release and aversion through dopamine co-release using optogenetic manipulation.