Reduction in the activity of VTA/SNc dopaminergic neurons underlies aging-related decline in novelty seeking
Abstract Curiosity, or novelty seeking, is a fundamental mechanism motivating animals to explore and exploit environments to improve survival, and is also positively associated with cognitive, intrapersonal and interpersonal well-being in humans. However, curiosity declines as humans age, and the de...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Communications Biology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-023-05571-x |