Synaptic plasticity in the nucleus accumbens is implicated in stress and addiction. Sim et al. study mice deficient in dopamine D2 receptors, and find an increase in anxiety behaviour and reduced addictive behaviour in response to stress, both of which are associated with changes in nucleus accumbens activity.
- Hye-ri Sim
- Tae-Yong Choi
- Ja-Hyun Baik
