# Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/neurotransmitter-receptor-influence-on-behavior/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the neurobiological mechanisms underlying drug addiction and depression, focusing on the role of dopamine and serotonin, genetic variations, stress, neural plasticity, and the involvement of prefrontal cortex. It also delves into behavioral models and neurotransmitter systems related to compulsive behaviors. |
| Domain | Life Sciences |
| Field | Neuroscience |
| OpenAlex ID | t10056 |
| Works | 501 |

## Topic papers all

Showing 15 of 501.

- [Association of Anxiety-Related Traits with a Polymorphism in the Serotonin Transporter Gene Regulatory Region](https://scholariq.org/papers/association-of-anxiety-related-traits-with-a-polymorphism-in-the-serotonin/)
- [A Randomized Trial of an N-methyl-D-aspartate Antagonist in Treatment-Resistant Major Depression](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-randomized-trial-of-an-n-methyl-d-aspartate-antagonist-in-treatment-resistant/)
- [Dopamine, learning and motivation](https://scholariq.org/papers/dopamine-learning-and-motivation/)
- [A psychomotor stimulant theory of addiction.](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-psychomotor-stimulant-theory-of-addiction/)
- [Serotonin Transporter Genetic Variation and the Response of the Human Amygdala](https://scholariq.org/papers/serotonin-transporter-genetic-variation-and-the-response-of-the-human-amygdala/)
- [Allelic Variation of Human Serotonin Transporter Gene Expression](https://scholariq.org/papers/allelic-variation-of-human-serotonin-transporter-gene-expression/)
- [Acetylcholine receptors containing the β2 subunit are involved in the reinforcing properties of nicotine](https://scholariq.org/papers/acetylcholine-receptors-containing-the-2-subunit-are-involved-in-the-reinforcing/)
- [Phasic Firing in Dopaminergic Neurons Is Sufficient for Behavioral Conditioning](https://scholariq.org/papers/phasic-firing-in-dopaminergic-neurons-is-sufficient-for-behavioral-conditioning/)
- [Damage to the Insula Disrupts Addiction to Cigarette Smoking](https://scholariq.org/papers/damage-to-the-insula-disrupts-addiction-to-cigarette-smoking/)
- [Nucleus Accumbens D2/3 Receptors Predict Trait Impulsivity and Cocaine Reinforcement](https://scholariq.org/papers/nucleus-accumbens-d2-3-receptors-predict-trait-impulsivity-and-cocaine/)
- [Neural correlates of the psychedelic state as determined by fMRI studies with psilocybin](https://scholariq.org/papers/neural-correlates-of-the-psychedelic-state-as-determined-by-fmri-studies-with/)
- [Changes in brain activity related to eating chocolate: From pleasure to aversion](https://scholariq.org/papers/changes-in-brain-activity-related-to-eating-chocolate-from-pleasure-to-aversion/)
- [Neuropsychiatric safety and efficacy of varenicline, bupropion, and nicotine patch in smokers with and without psychiatric disorders (EAGLES): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/neuropsychiatric-safety-and-efficacy-of-varenicline-bupropion-and-nicotine-patch/)
- [Alterations of serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in depressed patients with or without antidepressants](https://scholariq.org/papers/alterations-of-serum-levels-of-brain-derived-neurotrophic-factor-bdnf-in/)
- [How can drug addiction help us understand obesity?](https://scholariq.org/papers/how-can-drug-addiction-help-us-understand-obesity/)

## Topic primary papers

Showing 15 of 168.

- [Dopamine, learning and motivation](https://scholariq.org/papers/dopamine-learning-and-motivation/)
- [A psychomotor stimulant theory of addiction.](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-psychomotor-stimulant-theory-of-addiction/)
- [Serotonin Transporter Genetic Variation and the Response of the Human Amygdala](https://scholariq.org/papers/serotonin-transporter-genetic-variation-and-the-response-of-the-human-amygdala/)
- [Allelic Variation of Human Serotonin Transporter Gene Expression](https://scholariq.org/papers/allelic-variation-of-human-serotonin-transporter-gene-expression/)
- [Nucleus Accumbens D2/3 Receptors Predict Trait Impulsivity and Cocaine Reinforcement](https://scholariq.org/papers/nucleus-accumbens-d2-3-receptors-predict-trait-impulsivity-and-cocaine/)
- [How can drug addiction help us understand obesity?](https://scholariq.org/papers/how-can-drug-addiction-help-us-understand-obesity/)
- [Neurobiology of addiction](https://scholariq.org/papers/neurobiology-of-addiction/)
- [Neuroleptics and operant behavior: The anhedonia hypothesis](https://scholariq.org/papers/neuroleptics-and-operant-behavior-the-anhedonia-hypothesis/)
- [Incubation of cocaine craving after withdrawal](https://scholariq.org/papers/incubation-of-cocaine-craving-after-withdrawal/)
- [The dopamine motive system: implications for drug and food addiction](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-dopamine-motive-system-implications-for-drug-and-food-addiction/)
- [Dopamine and drug addiction: the nucleus accumbens shell connection](https://scholariq.org/papers/dopamine-and-drug-addiction-the-nucleus-accumbens-shell-connection/)
- [Catechol <i>O</i> -methyltransferase <i>val</i> <sup> <i>158</i> </sup> <i>-met</i> genotype and individual variation in the brain response to amphetamine](https://scholariq.org/papers/catechol-i-o-i-methyltransferase-i-val-i-sup-i-158-i-sup-i-met-i-genotype-and/)
- [Brain Reward Circuitry](https://scholariq.org/papers/brain-reward-circuitry/)
- [Relation Between Obesity and Blunted Striatal Response to Food Is Moderated by <i>Taq</i> IA A1 Allele](https://scholariq.org/papers/relation-between-obesity-and-blunted-striatal-response-to-food-is-moderated-by-i/)
- [Addictive Drugs and Brain Stimulation Reward](https://scholariq.org/papers/addictive-drugs-and-brain-stimulation-reward/)

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