Neuronal connections between the two major brain areas implicated in drug withdrawal (IMAGE)

Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering

Neuronal connections between the two major brain areas implicated in drug withdrawal

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Neurons from the lateral habenula (green) mostly connect to an anti-reward network of non-dopamine neurons in the VTA. Dopamine neurons are shown in purple. Although there are some connections between the green neurons from the lateral habenula and purple dopamine neurons, these are not the majority.

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Mameli Lab, University of Lausanne

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