The genetic and environmental factors that contribute to pair bonding behaviour remain
poorly understood. Prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) often, but not always, form stable …

Alcohol abuse can have devastating effects on social relationships. In particular, discrepant
patterns of heavy alcohol consumption are associated with increased rates of separation …

BACKGROUND: There are no drugs that specifically target the social deficits of autism
spectrum disorders (ASD). This may be due to a lack of behavioral paradigms in animal …

Traumatic events such as natural disasters, violent crimes, tragic accidents, and war, can
have devastating impacts on social relationships, including marital partnerships. We …

Alcohol use and abuse profoundly influences a variety of behaviors, including social
interactions. In some cases, it erodes social relationships; in others, it facilitates sociality …

Introduction The prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster) is a socially monogamous species that,
after cohabitation with mating, forms an enduring pair bond. It has been suggested that …

Despite extensive research revealing the occurrence of testosterone (T) pulses following
social encounters, it is unclear how they lead to varied behavioral responses. We …

Testosterone (T) can be released by stimuli such as social interactions, and thereby
influence future social behaviours. Because the reinforcing effects of T can induce …

Recent evidence indicates that acute activation of 5-HT 2A receptors causes a disruption of
maternal behavior in rats. However, the behavioral mechanisms underlying such a …

Animal models of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) contribute to understanding of the role of
genetics and the biological mechanisms underlying behavioral phenotypes and inform the …