Abstract
Serotonin dysfunction is implicated in many neuropsychiatric disorders yet the precise behavioral functions of this neuromodulator are not well understood. A new study employs optogenetic methods to activate serotonin neurons during an effort-demanding waiting behavior and demonstrates that serotonin release increases patience, the capacity for self-control.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | R803-R805 |
Journal | Current Biology |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 8 2014 |