Topic: c-Fos

Basal amygdala (BA)-to-nucleus accumbens (NAc) projection neurons are integral to the circuitry of emotional processing. Recent studies have addressed whether neurons in this population(s) respond to reward, aversion or both emotional valences, but the focus has been on processing of physical emotional stimuli. Here, we extend this to salient social stimuli, whose processing is essential for the whole the animal kingdom and vital for maintaining individual physical and mental health. In male mice, an iterative study was conducted into engagement of BA-NAc neurons in response to social reward (

Neurostimulation employing photoactive organic semiconductors presents a promising alternative to conventional techniques, enabling targeted action and wireless control through light. This study investigates the efficacy of stimulation of the neuronal networks in vivo using organic electrolytic photocapacitors (OEPC) and explores the interactions between the device and neural tissue following a long-term implantation.OEPC implants were positioned subdurally on the somatosensory cortex of adult rats, with the craniectomy site sealed by a transparent window. Three weeks post-implantation, animal