Reducing astrocyte calcium in the nucleus accumbens core increases reward valuation
Jonathan W. VanRyzin, Gabrielle A Laraia, Utsav Gyawali, Morgan H. James, Kathryn J. Reissner
This study shows reducing astrocyte calcium in the nucleus accumbens core increases reward valuation and self-administration of sucrose and cocaine in rats.
bioRxiv · Oct 20, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience