An endogenous GLP-1 circuit engages VTA GABA neurons to regulate mesolimbic dopamine neurons and attenuate cocaine seeking

Merkel, R., Hernandez, N. S., Weir, V., Zhang, Y., Caffrey, A., Rich, M. T., Crist, R. C., Reiner, B. C., & Schmidt, H. D. (2025). An endogenous GLP-1 circuit engages VTA GABA neurons to regulate mesolimbic dopamine neurons and attenuate cocaine seeking. Science Advances, 11(9). https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adr5051

Authors:

Riley Merkel

Nicole S Hernandez

Vanessa Weir

Yafang Zhang

Antonia Caffrey

Matthew T Rich

Richard C Crist

Benjamin C Reiner

Heath D Schmidt

Affiliated Authors:

Vanessa Weir