The emergence and influence of internal states
Animal behavior is shaped by a variety of" internal states"—partially hidden variables that
profoundly shape perception, cognition, and action. The neural basis of internal states, such …
profoundly shape perception, cognition, and action. The neural basis of internal states, such …
Oxytocin, vasopressin, and social behavior: from neural circuits to clinical opportunities
Oxytocin and vasopressin are peptide hormones secreted from the pituitary that are well
known for their peripheral endocrine effects on childbirth/nursing and blood pressure/urine …
known for their peripheral endocrine effects on childbirth/nursing and blood pressure/urine …
Screening cell–cell communication in spatial transcriptomics via collective optimal transport
Spatial transcriptomic technologies and spatially annotated single-cell RNA sequencing
datasets provide unprecedented opportunities to dissect cell–cell communication (CCC) …
datasets provide unprecedented opportunities to dissect cell–cell communication (CCC) …
Neurobiology of the lateral septum: regulation of social behavior
R Menon, T Süß, VE de Moura Oliveira… - Trends in …, 2022 - cell.com
Social interactions are essential for mammalian life and are regulated by evolutionary
conserved neuronal mechanisms. An individual's internal state, experiences, and the nature …
conserved neuronal mechanisms. An individual's internal state, experiences, and the nature …
Social circuits and their dysfunction in autism spectrum disorder
Social behaviors, how individuals act cooperatively and competitively with conspecifics, are
widely seen across species. Rodents display various social behaviors, and many different …
widely seen across species. Rodents display various social behaviors, and many different …
Detection, processing and reinforcement of social cues: regulation by the oxytocin system
R Menon, ID Neumann - Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 2023 - nature.com
Many social behaviours are evolutionarily conserved and are essential for the healthy
development of an individual. The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) is crucial for the fine-tuned …
development of an individual. The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) is crucial for the fine-tuned …
Neural circuits regulating prosocial behaviors
Positive, prosocial interactions are essential for survival, development, and well-being.
These intricate and complex behaviors are mediated by an amalgamation of neural circuit …
These intricate and complex behaviors are mediated by an amalgamation of neural circuit …
Therapeutic mechanisms of psychedelics and entactogens
BD Heifets, DE Olson - Neuropsychopharmacology, 2024 - nature.com
Recent clinical and preclinical evidence suggests that psychedelics and entactogens may
produce both rapid and sustained therapeutic effects across several indications. Currently …
produce both rapid and sustained therapeutic effects across several indications. Currently …
Refining oxytocin therapy for autism: context is key
A recent clinical trial found no effect of chronic intranasal oxytocin on social behaviour in
children with autism spectrum disorders. The result is not surprising, as oxytocin facilitates …
children with autism spectrum disorders. The result is not surprising, as oxytocin facilitates …
Oxytocin-based therapies for treatment of Prader-Willi and Schaaf-Yang syndromes: evidence, disappointments, and future research strategies
F Althammer, F Muscatelli, V Grinevich… - Translational …, 2022 - nature.com
The prosocial neuropeptide oxytocin is being developed as a potential treatment for various
neuropsychiatric disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Early studies using …
neuropsychiatric disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Early studies using …