The Lateral Habenula to Ventral Tegmental Area Pathway is Required for Aversive Learning and Defensive Behaviors
Marina R. Ihidoype, Jose Cesar Hernandez Silva, Kelly-Ann Pellerin, Ekaterina Martian, Maryse Pinel, Christophe D. Proulx
This study identifies the LHb[->]VTA pathway as essential for aversive learning and active coping by showing its role in signaling aversive stimuli and facilitating behavioral adaptation.
Journal of Neuroscience · May 18, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience