Lack of rhythmicity in Bmal1 deficient mice impairs motivation towards natural stimuli.
Paula Berbegal-Sáez, Inés Gallego‐Landin, Javier Macía, Laia Alegre-Zurano, Adriana Castro‐Zavala, Patrick-Simon Welz, Salvador Aznar Benitah, Olga Valverde
This study shows that Bmal1 deficiency disrupts circadian rhythms and alters reward-related gene expression, leading to increased motivation for natural rewards in mice.
bioRxiv · Feb 7, 2024 · PreprintNeuroscience