Curious about what bees and humans have in common when it comes to cocaine and reward circuits? Wondering what this all means for addiction research or even saving the bees? In this journal club-style episode, we are covering a recent paper on the effects of cocaine on honeybees and you won't BEE-lieve what it showed. We break down the methods and results of this fascinating research, from dopamine-driven bee dances to the cognitive effects of cocaine withdrawal. Along the way, we’ll discuss the broader implications for understanding addiction, dopamine systems, and how naturalistic animal behaviors can shed light on human neuroscience. Tune in for a lively discussion that’s equal parts scientific and sweet.

Authors: Eve Racette, Elena Koning, Deanne Pinto, Shima Hassanpour

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