Dopamine modulation of motor and sensory cortical plasticity among vertebrates
M Macedo-Lima… - … and comparative biology, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Goal-directed learning is a key contributor to evolutionary fitness in animals. The neural
mechanisms that mediate learning often involve the neuromodulator dopamine. In higher …
mechanisms that mediate learning often involve the neuromodulator dopamine. In higher …
[HTML][HTML] Locus coeruleus in non-mammalian vertebrates
The locus coeruleus (LC) is a vertebrate-specific nucleus and the primary source of
norepinephrine (NE) in the brain. This nucleus has conserved properties across species …
norepinephrine (NE) in the brain. This nucleus has conserved properties across species …
Vocal performance in songbirds: from mechanisms to evolution
J Podos, HC Sung - The neuroethology of birdsong, 2020 - Springer
Song production across many songbird species is shaped by largely conserved sets of
constraints associated with song control, production, and perception. This chapter …
constraints associated with song control, production, and perception. This chapter …
[HTML][HTML] Dopamine in the songbird auditory cortex shapes auditory preference
Vocal communication signals can provide listeners with information about the signaler and
elicit motivated responses. Auditory cortical and mesolimbic reward circuits are often …
elicit motivated responses. Auditory cortical and mesolimbic reward circuits are often …
[HTML][HTML] Species-typical group size differentially influences social reward neural circuitry during nonreproductive social interactions
JAG Abreu, AE Rosenberg, BA Fricker, KJ Wallace… - Iscience, 2022 - cell.com
We investigated whether nonreproductive social interactions may be rewarding for colonial
but not non-colonial species. We found that the colonial spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus) is …
but not non-colonial species. We found that the colonial spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus) is …
[HTML][HTML] Listening to your partner: serotonin increases male responsiveness to female vocal signals in mice
The context surrounding vocal communication can have a strong influence on how vocal
signals are perceived. The serotonergic system is well-positioned for modulating the …
signals are perceived. The serotonergic system is well-positioned for modulating the …
[HTML][HTML] 5-HT1A receptors alter temporal responses to broadband vocalizations in the mouse inferior colliculus through response suppression
Neuromodulatory systems may provide information on social context to auditory brain
regions, but relatively few studies have assessed the effects of neuromodulation on auditory …
regions, but relatively few studies have assessed the effects of neuromodulation on auditory …
Integrating form and function in the songbird auditory forebrain
SC Woolley, SMN Woolley - The neuroethology of birdsong, 2020 - Springer
Vocal communication is critical for reproduction and survival across a wide range of species.
For vocal communication systems to function, receivers must perform a range of auditory …
For vocal communication systems to function, receivers must perform a range of auditory …
Cocaine-and amphetamine-regulated transcript peptide-and dopamine-containing systems interact in the ventral tegmental area of the zebra finch, Taeniopygia …
S Mitra, S Basu, O Singh, RM Lechan… - Brain Structure and …, 2021 - Springer
The mesolimbic dopamine (DA)-pathway regulates food-reward, feeding-related behaviour
and energy balance. Evidence underscores the importance of feeding-related …
and energy balance. Evidence underscores the importance of feeding-related …
Revisiting the Chicken Auditory Brainstem Response: Frequency Specificity, Threshold Sensitivity, and Cross Species Comparison
G Ordiway, M McDonnell… - Neuroscience …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
The auditory brainstem response (ABR) is important for both clinical and basic auditory
research. It is a non-invasive measure of hearing function with millisecond-level precision …
research. It is a non-invasive measure of hearing function with millisecond-level precision …