Discovery of dopamine receptors in overlooked brain region sheds light on complex circuitry for anxiety and depression

Mount Sinai researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the brain that controls approach vs. avoidance behavior. These receptors potentially influence anxiety and mood disorders whose origins are still unclear.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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