Publications by authors named "Cerissa E Shorter"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates how the insular cortex (IC) influences rats' sensitivity to the negative effects of ethanol, particularly in terms of conditioned taste (CTA) and place avoidance (CPA) responses.
- - Rats with lesions in the IC showed weaker responses to ethanol, failing to demonstrate significant avoidance behaviors compared to neurologically intact rats, indicating the IC's crucial role in processing these adverse effects.
- - Findings suggest that proper functioning of the IC is essential for detecting and responding to the negative sensations associated with ethanol consumption, which might be affected by chronic alcohol use.