Parental behaviors secure the well-being of newborns and concomitantly limit negative affective states in adults, which emerge when coping with neonatal distress becomes challenging. Whether negative-affect-related neuronal circuits orchestrate parental actions is unknown. Here…
Lecca S et al. | Neuron | February 1, 2023Transient sexual experiences can have long-lasting effects on behavioral…
ZHOU X et al. | Science | February 9, 2023
Pleasurable touch is paramount during social behavior, including sexual…
Elias LJ et al. | Cell | February 2, 2023
While there is emerging evidence of sex differences in decision-making behavior…
Cox J et al. | Nature Neuroscience | February 16, 2023
The hypothalamus regulates innate social behaviors, including mating and…
Nair A et al. | Cell | January 11, 2023
Hippocampal representations of foraging trajectories depend upon spatial context
Animals learn trajectories to rewards in both spatial, navigational contexts and relational, non-navigational contexts. Synchronous reactivation of hippocampal activity…
Jiang W et al. | Nature Neuroscience | November 28, 2022
Forebrain Glucocorticoid Receptor Overexpression Alters Behavioral Encoding of Hippocampal CA1 Pyramidal Cells In Mice
Glucocorticoid signaling influences hippocampal-dependent behavior and vulnerability to stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders. In mice, lifelong overexpression of…
Gavade S et al. | eNeuro | November 23, 2022
Exercise increases information content and affects long-term stability of hippocampal place codes
Physical exercise is known to augment brain functioning, improving memory and cognition. However, while some of the physiological effects of physical activity on the…
Rechavi Y et al. | Cell Reports | November 22, 2022
Tripartite extended amygdala–basal ganglia CRH circuit drives locomotor activation and avoidance behavior
An adaptive stress response involves various mediators and circuits orchestrating a complex interplay of physiological, emotional, and behavioral adjustments. We…
Chang S et al. | Science Advances | November 16, 2022
Deconstruction of Vermal Cerebellum in Ramp Locomotion in Mice
The cerebellum is involved in encoding balance, posture, speed, and gravity during locomotion. However, most studies are carried out on flat surfaces, and little is…
Lyu C et al. | Advanced Science | November 14, 2022
Analyzing the brainstem circuits for respiratory chemosensitivity in freely moving mice
Regulation of systemic PCO2 is a life-preserving homeostatic mechanism. In the medulla oblongata, the retrotrapezoid nucleus (RTN) and rostral medullary Raphe are…
Bhandare A et al. | eLife | October 27, 2022