A subset of dorsal raphe dopamine neurons is critical for survival-oriented vigilance.
Adriane Guillaumin, Thibault Dhellemmes, Emma Perrot, Laura Boi, Daniel de Castro Medeiros, Christelle Glangetas, Sylvie Dumas, Sandra Doveró, Nathalie Biendon, Elodie Ladevèze, Marc Landry, Erwan Bézard, Jérôme Baufreton, Gilberto Fisone, François E. Georges
This study identifies a subset of dorsal raphe dopamine neurons (DRNVIP) critical for regulating threat assessment and defensive behaviors through feedback loops with the central extended amygdala.
bioRxiv · Mar 31, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience