From uncertainty to reward: BOLD characteristics differentiate signaling pathways

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reward value and uncertainty are represented by dopamine neurons in monkeys by distinct phasic and tonic firing rates. Knowledge about the underlying differential dopaminergic pathways is crucial for a better understanding of dopamin...

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Main Authors: Grön Georg, Herrnberger Bärbel, Abler Birgit, Spitzer Manfred
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/10/154