Worth the Effort: Gavin & Matt's Research Published in Nature

Please join us in congratulating Gavin and Matt on their recent publication in Nature! Through innovative research, they uncover the circuit mechanisms behind why the striatum releases more dopamine for high-effort rewards to further our understanding of why hard work can feel especially rewarding.

For a high-level overview, listen to Neir's discussion on Nature Podcast. And take a look at the incredible artwork from Impact Media Lab, which illustrates how adding acetylcholine provides an extra boost (shown in yellow) beyond the effects of dopamine alone.