Alice Servonnet

Optogenetic activation of basolateral amygdala projections to nucleus accumbens core promotes cue-induced expectation of reward but not instrumental pursuit of cues

This study shows that optogenetic activation of BLA[->]NAc core neurons increases cue-induced approach behavior but not instrumental pursuit of cues, indicating a role in reward expectation rather than cue wanting.

Metabotropic group II glutamate receptors in the basolateral amygdala mediate cue-triggered increases in incentive motivation

This study investigates the role of mGlu2/3 receptors in the basolateral amygdala in cue-triggered incentive motivation, finding that activation of these receptors suppresses reward-seeking behavior.