Heath D. Schmidt

This study identifies cell type-specific transcriptional changes in the rat nucleus accumbens following voluntary cocaine self-administration using single-nucleus RNA sequencing.

This study identifies a GLP-1 circuit involving VTA GABA neurons that reduces cocaine seeking by modulating dopamine neuron activity.

The paper analyzes single-nucleus RNA sequencing data from rat nucleus accumbens medium spiny neurons to identify transcriptomic subtypes and their potential roles in substance use disorders.

This study shows that paternal morphine exposure increases morphine self-administration in male offspring but not females, with region-specific neural changes in reward-related brain areas.