Social isolation enhances calcium signaling and synaptic plasticity in dopamine neurons of the ventral tegmental area

Social isolation enhances calcium signaling and synaptic plasticity in dopamine neurons of the ventral tegmental area

Environmental experiences play a critical role in an individualʼs risk of becoming addicted. Positive experiences may mitigate addiction vulnerability, whereas adverse experiences, particularly during adolescence, have been shown to increase addiction risk. Social isolation in rodents is a model sys...

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Main Author: Ramsey, Leslie Anne
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Social isolation
Dopamine neurons
VTA
Calcium signaling
Plasticity
Critical period
Addiction
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2012-08-6104

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