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Kim T Blackwell

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Open access Sep 2026

A basolateral amygdala to dorsolateral striatum projection modulates stimulus-evoked motor behavior

Summary The dorsal striatum is divided into dorsomedial (DMS) and dorsolateral (DLS) subregions, which support distinct aspects of motor learning. The basolateral amygdala (BLA) encodes emotionally salient information and can influence striatal function, but its connection to the sensorimotor DLS remains poorly underst...

Zachary B. Hobel, Taryn R. Brechbill, Adelis M. Cruz et al. · Neuron · 0 citations

Review Open access Jul 2026

Beyond total BDNF: The proBDNF/mBDNF balance in substance use disorders

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a central regulator of synaptic plasticity, neuronal survival, and reward circuitry, all of which have been implicated in substance use disorders (SUDs). While prior research has focused on total BDNF levels, emerging evidence highlights the importance of its two major isofor...

S. L. Anema, Marcelo Melo, Sarah L Ferri et al. · Neurobiology of Disease · 0 citations