Substantial decline of phasic dopamine signaling in senescent male rats does not impact dopamine-dependent Pavlovian conditioning.
S. G. Sandberg, C. A. Stanford, P. E. M. Phillips
The study finds that senescent male rats show reduced phasic dopamine signaling but still maintain dopamine-dependent Pavlovian conditioning.
bioRxiv · Dec 21, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition