In the field of behavioral neuroscience, it is essential to use the appropriate animal models
for the topic of investigation. Using the wrong model can result in false interpretation of the …

The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) during pregnancy has increased
tremendously, but the consequences for the offspring remain largely unclear. Several studies …

SSRIs are commonly used to treat pregnant women with depression. However, SSRIs can
cross the placenta and affect the development of the fetus. The effects of perinatal SSRI …

Excessive consumption of highly palatable foods rich in sugar and fat, often referred to as “junk”
or “fast” foods, plays a central role in the development of obesity. The highly palatable …

The medial amygdala (MeA) is a sexually dimorphic brain region that integrates sensory
information and hormonal signaling, and is involved in the regulation of social behaviors. …

This study aims to investigate the underlying neurobiological mechanisms that regulate natural
reward seeking behaviors, specifically in the context of sexual behavior and sucrose self-…

Motivation can be described as the processes that activate, direct, and determine the
persistence of goal-directed behavior. A certain level of sexual motivation is required to activate …

Objective. In patients with achalasia, little is known about symptoms of the gastrointestinal
tract other than the esophagus. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of …

Serotonin plays an important role in adult female sexual behavior, however little is known
about the influence of serotonin during early development on sexual functioning in adulthood. …

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are increasingly prescribed as medication
for various affective disorders during pregnancy. SSRIs cross the placenta and affect …