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Coverage of acetylcholine in the Nexus archive.

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  • SCIENCEJun 8 · 11:38 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Scientists discover the brain chemical that helps you break bad habits

    Scientists discovered that acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, helps break bad habits by triggering flexible behavior when expectations are unmet. In a study with mice, disappointment from unfulfilled rewards caused a surge in acetylcholine, encouraging new strategies, while blocking it reduced adaptability.