DA Neurons Promote the Instigation and Maintenance of Effortful Responding: A Commentary on Fischbach-Weiss, Reese, and Janak

•This is a commentary on Fischbach-Weiss, Reese, and Janak.•Optogenetic inhibition of DA neurons inhibits initiation and maintenance of operant responding.•This paper provides novel insights into the role of DA in regulating motivated behavior.

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Published in:Neuroscience Vol. 372; p. 316
Main Author: Salamone, John D.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 21-02-2018
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Summary:•This is a commentary on Fischbach-Weiss, Reese, and Janak.•Optogenetic inhibition of DA neurons inhibits initiation and maintenance of operant responding.•This paper provides novel insights into the role of DA in regulating motivated behavior.
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ISSN:0306-4522
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DOI:10.1016/j.neuroscience.2018.01.019