Brain region linked with drug-craving identified in rats

Washington, October 26 (ANI): Chilean researchers have shown that a brain region called the insular cortex (insula) plays a significant role in drug craving in amphetamine-addicted rats. Insula, as the insular cortex is also known, lies deep inside the brain. It is a part of the interoceptive sensory system that monitors the body's perception of its physiological states and needs. It is ...
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