Electrophysiologically distinct bed nucleus of the stria terminalis projections to the ventral tegmental area in mice
The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) is a highly heterogeneous limbic forebrain structure that serves as a relay connecting autonomic, neuroendocrine and behavioral function.It can be divided into over 16 individual subregions with distinct neuronal subpopulations based on receptors, transmitters, and neuropeptides.Specifically, the BNST