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. 2015 Apr 8:4:e07390.
doi: 10.7554/eLife.07390.

Serotonin's many meanings elude simple theories

Peter Dayan  1 , Quentin Huys  2
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Serotonin's many meanings elude simple theories

Peter Dayan et al. Elife. .

Abstract

Neurons that produce serotonin respond in a number of different and complex ways in anticipation and receipt of rewards or punishments.

Keywords: behavior; dorsal raphe; mouse; neurophysiology; neuroscience; punishment; reward; serotonin.

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Competing interests:The authors declare that no competing interests exist.

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