Multifaceted VTA responses to stress

Acute and chronic stressors of different types trigger a range of heterogeneous adaptations within the ventral tegmental area (VTA). 

Neuronal adaptations resulting from a variety of emotional, physical, and temporal features of stress may contribute to heterogeneity in stress responses. 

VTA neurons receive a range of inputs encoding distinct features of stress. Understanding the integration of these inputs and the interactions between them is key to defining the role of the VTA in stress.

Emerging technologies enabling longitudinal monitoring of neuronal function and integration of complex behavior with stress paradigms provide exciting opportunities for advancing our knowledge of complex interactions.

https://www.cell.com/trends/neurosciences/fulltext/S0166-2236(25)00123-7

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