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Jun 3, 2024

Study sheds new light on the contribution of dopamine to reinforcement learning

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The neurotransmitter dopamine has often been linked to pleasure-seeking behaviors and making stimuli paired with rewards (e.g., food, drinks) valuable. Nonetheless, the processes through which this key chemical messenger contributes to learning have not yet been fully elucidated.

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