Dopamine Controls Movement, Not Just Rewards

August 3, 2023 • by Staff Writer

New study finds dopamine neurons are more diverse than previously thought, with implications for Parkinson's disease.

Microscope image of cells with blue and red regions

Microscopy image of a dopamine neuron subtype that displays activity correlated to locomotion but no response to rewards. Credit: Maite Azcorra and Zachary Gaertner


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