1. Dissecting the Neural Circuits for Motivated Behavior

In order to survive and effectively navigate an ever-changing and unpredictable environment, organisms must readily adapt their behavior to seek out needed resources, while simultaneously avoiding life-threatening situations. These opposing processes are controlled by neural circuitry that is readily engaged by both environmental and physiological factors to promote behavioral output. The work of my lab studies the precise neural circuits that control both reward and aversive-related behavioral responses.
Source: Biological Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Thursday, May 16, 2019 Source Type: research