Subdivisions of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) evolved at different times. Agranular parts of the
PFC emerged in early mammals, and rodents, primates, and other modern mammals share …

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 …

Pair bonding is a psychological construct that we attempt to operationalize via behavioral
and physiological measurements. Yet, pair bonding has been both defined differently in …

Social behaviors are diverse in nature, but it is unclear how conserved genes, brain regions,
and cell populations generate this diversity. Here we investigate bower-building, a recently …

The neuropeptide arginine-vasopressin (AVP) is well known for its peripheral effects on
blood pressure and antidiuresis. However, AVP also modulates various social and anxiety …

Coordinated pair bonds are common in birds and also occur in many other taxa. How do
animals solve the social dilemmas they face in coordinating with a partner? We developed …

Behavioral neuroendocrinology has benefited tremendously from the use of a wide range of
model organisms that are ideally suited for particular questions. However, in recent years …

A major issue in neuroscience is the poor translatability of research results from preclinical
studies in animals to clinical outcomes. Comparative neuroscience can overcome this …

Fish display a remarkable diversity of social behaviors, both within and between species.
While social behaviors are likely critical for survival, surprisingly little is known about how …

Colonization of novel habitats often results in the evolution of diverse behaviors.
Comparisons between individuals from closely related populations that have evolved …