Ventral Tegmental Area
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A midbrain area containing dopamine neurons typically associated with reward and pleasure, distinct from the dorsal raphe dopamine neurons studied by Tye's lab.
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191 - Revolutionizing our understanding of mental illness with optogenetics
Peter Attia MD
A midbrain region containing dopamine neurons, targeted in early optogenetics experiments to study reward and motivation.
Neuralink & Technologies to Enhance Human Brains | Dr. Matthew MacDougall
Andrew Huberman
A brain area whose stimulation causes the release of dopamine and, when paired with specific sensory input, has been shown to induce massive neuroplasticity.
The Biology of Social Interactions & Emotions | Dr. Kay Tye
Andrew Huberman
A midbrain area containing dopamine neurons typically associated with reward and pleasure, distinct from the dorsal raphe dopamine neurons studied by Tye's lab.