Fiber photometry is a key technique for characterizing brain-behavior relationships in vivo.
Initially, it was primarily used to report calcium dynamics as a proxy for neural activity via …

Prediction errors are differences between expected and actual sensory input and are
thought to be key computational signals that drive learning related plasticity. One way that …

Locus coeruleus (LC) is a small nucleus located deep in the brainstem that contains the
majority of central noradrenergic neurons, which provide the primary source of …

How social contact is perceived as rewarding and subsequently modifies interactions is
unclear. Dopamine (DA) from the ventral tegmental area (VTA) regulates sociality, but the …

Social sensitivity to other individuals in distress is crucial for survival. The anterior cingulate
cortex (ACC) is a structure involved in making behavioral choices and is influenced by …

Mutations in MECP2 cause the neurodevelopmental disorder Rett syndrome. MECP2 codes
for methyl CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2), a transcriptional regulator that activates genetic …

Despite decades of research on the noradrenergic system, our understanding of its impact
on brain function and behavior remains incomplete. Traditional recording techniques are …

Most animals display robust parental behaviors that support the survival and well-being of
their offspring. The manifestation of parental behaviors is accompanied by physiological and …

Regression is a key feature of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum
disorder, Fragile X syndrome, and Rett syndrome (RTT). RTT is caused by mutations in the X …

Stress-coping strategies have been implicated in depression. The control of stress coping
may improve the symptom and higher prevalence of depression during the postpartum …