Increased basolateral amygdala metabolic activity during flavor familiarization: an experimental study

Abstract Background Novel flavors elicit a cautious neophobic response which is attenuated as the flavor becomes familiar and safe. The attenuation of neophobia reveals the formation of a safe memory. Previous lesion studies in rats have reported that basolateral amygdala integrity is required for t...

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Published in:	Behavioral and Brain Functions
Main Authors:	Sergio Menchén-Márquez, María Banqueri, Beatriz Gómez-Chacón, Jorge L. Arias, Milagros Gallo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-02-01
Subjects:	Amygdala Attenuation of neophobia Cytochrome c oxidase Flavor Neophobia Taste
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12993-023-00206-x