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Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a specific brain circuit that triggers repetitive and compulsive behaviors, overriding natural rewards like food or social interaction. () ...

This post was written by Neil Gleason, Ph.D., and Todd Jennings, MA, researchers at the University of Washington and the University of Nevada, respectively. They are leading experts on the ...

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Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a brain circuit that can drive repetitive and compulsive behaviours in mice, even when natural rewards such as food or social contact are available ...