Project Details
Description
Stimulants increase dopamine release to abnormally high levels in the brain which can lead to addiction. It is alo known that dopamine neurons co-release glutamate*. Dr. Mingote seeks to elucidate the role of glutamate* co-transmission in the development of amphetamineinduced behaviors, thereby revealing processes involved in the transition to addiction.
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 1/1/12 → … |
Funding
- Brain and Behavior Research Foundation
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Medicine(all)
- Social Sciences(all)
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