A study found that individuals with a DCC gene mutation had reduced connectivity between brain regions involved in reward processing, leading to less impulsive behavior and lower cigarette smoking. The researchers also observed decreased volume in the striatum, a brain region critical for motivation and pleasure.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Axon guidance gene influences reward system Society for Neuroscience · Apr 30, 2018 · first to report
- Rare mutation of gene carried by Quebec family gives insight into how the brain is wired McGill University · Jun 18, 2018