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The Reward Map Go >>

A visual guide to the literature on regions of the brain that support self-administration (SA) and the development of conditioned place preference (CPP) of cocaine, amphetamine and opioids. References are provided on the basis of two reviews and recommendations by Patricia Janak. Last updated 10/99

The State of the Dopaminergic VTA neuron. Go>>

A visual guide to the receptors, neurotransmitters and transporters associated with dopaminergic and GABAergic neurons in the Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA). References are provided on the basis of a review and on the basis of recommendations by Antonello Bonci, Howard Fields, Greg Hjelmstad and Larry Tecott. Last updated 01/2000.

Why Study the Dopaminergic VTA Neuron? Go >>(coming soon)

A brief reminder of the basic work that implicated the dopaminergic VTA neurons in the mediation of reward-seeking behaviors. Last updated 09/99.