David J. Reiner

Effect of selective lesions of nucleus accumbens μ-opioid receptor-expressing cells on heroin self-administration in male and female rats: a study with novel Oprm1-Cre knock-in rats

This study introduces a CRISPR-based Oprm1-Cre knock-in rat to investigate the role of nucleus accumbens MOR-expressing cells in heroin self-administration, finding sex-specific effects on acquisition and effort.

Role of ventral subiculum neuronal ensembles in incubation of oxycodone craving after electric barrier-induced voluntary abstinence

This study shows that ventral subiculum neuronal ensembles are specifically involved in the incubation of oxycodone craving after voluntary abstinence, but not after forced abstinence or early abstinence.

Lack of effect of different pain-related manipulations on opioid self-administration, reinstatement of opioid seeking, and opioid choice in rats

This study shows that pain-related manipulations in rats do not increase opioid self-administration, reinstatement of seeking, or choice over food.