Marina R. Picciotto

Acetylcholine receptors containing the β2 subunit are involved in the reinforcing properties of nicotine

Marina R. Picciotto, Michèle Zoli, Roberto Rimondini et al. · Nature · 1998 · 1.3K citations

Life Sciences, Neuroscience, Pharmacology +16

Ghrelin modulates the activity and synaptic input organization of midbrain dopamine neurons while promoting appetite

Alfonso Abizaid, Zane B. Andrews, Marya Shanabrough et al. · Journal of Clinical Investigation · 2006 · 972 citations · Full text

Life Sciences, Neurobiology, Neuroscience +17

Abnormal avoidance learning in mice lacking functional high-affinity nicotine receptor in the brain

Marina R. Picciotto, Michèle Zoli, Clément Léna et al. · Nature · 1995 · 664 citations

Life Sciences, Neuroscience, Pharmacology +14

Expression of the transcription factor ΔFosB in the brain controls sensitivity to cocaine

Max B. Kelz, Jingshan Chen, William A. Carlezon et al. · Nature · 1999 · 642 citations

Life Sciences, Neurobiology, Neuroscience +11

Mutant Mice and Neuroscience: Recommendations Concerning Genetic Background

Alcino J. Silva, Elizabeth M. Simpson, Joseph S. Takahashi et al. · Neuron · 1997 · 488 citations · Full text

Life Sciences, Genetics, Neuroscience +12