A new study suggests that episodic drinking may be controlled by as few as 500 neurons in one region of the brain — at least in rodents. (Image credit: South_agency via Getty Images)
A new study suggests there may be a hidden 'switch' in the brain that helps resist excessive drinking, and it appears to be controlled by fewer than 500 neurons.
A study published June 10 in the journal Nature Neuroscience found that in mice, activating or suppressing this unique cluster of neurons can both suppress and promote binge drinking.
If a similar “switch” is found in humans, this small neural circuit could become a new target for treating alcohol-use disorders.
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