Pharmacologic treatment with the neuropeptide neurotensin (Nts) modifies motivated
behaviors such as feeding, locomotor activity, and reproduction. Dopamine (DA) neurons of …

It is proposed that songbird flocks are partly reinforced by positive social interactions,
however not all flock mate interactions are positive. The combination of both positive and …

In previous studies we produced autism like behavioral changes in mice by Valproic acid
(VPA) with significant differences between genders. S-adenosine methionine (SAM) …

Neurotensin (Nts) is a neuropeptide implicated in the regulation of many facets of
physiology, including cardiovascular tone, pain processing, ingestive behaviors, locomotor …

How hormonal signals in one small structure of the brain—the hypothalamus—govern our
physiology and behavior. As human beings, we prefer to think of ourselves as reasonable …

Vocal communication is required for successful social interactions in numerous species.
During the breeding season, songbirds produce songs that are reinforced by behavioral …

For many species, parental care critically affects offspring survival. But what drives animals
to display parental behaviours towards young? In mammals, pregnancy-induced …

Numerous animal species display behavioral changes in response to changes in social
status or territory possession. For example, in male European starlings only males that …

Some animals, including songbirds, vocalize at high rates when alone or in large groups. In
songbirds, vocal behavior in these contexts is important for song learning and group …

Neuropeptide Y (NPY) producing neurons in the arcuate nucleus (Arc) of the hypothalamus
are essential to the regulation of food intake and energy homeostasis. Whilst they have …