The brain circuits and synaptic processes that underlie alcohol addiction are currently the
subject of intensive research. Here we focus on hippocampal circuitry and show that …

Social interactions can be and often are rewarding. The effect of social contact strongly
depends on circumstances, and the reward may be driven by varied motivational processes, …

Repeated administration of subanesthetic doses of ketamine is a model of psychosis-like
state in rodents. In mice, this treatment produces a range of behavioral deficits, including …

Prosocial behavior, defined as voluntary behavior intended to benefit another, has long
been regarded as a primarily human characteristic. In recent years, it was reported that …

Opioid signaling controls the activity of the brain's reward system. It is involved in signaling
the hedonic effects of rewards and has essential roles in reinforcement and motivational …

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by three main motor symptoms: bradykinesia,
rigidity and tremor. PD is also associated with diverse nonmotor symptoms that may develop in …

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is characterized by pathological motivation to consume alcohol
and cognitive inflexibility, leading to excessive alcohol seeking and use. Due to limited …

Prosocial behavior, defined as voluntary behavior intended to benefit another, has long been
regarded as an almost uniquely human characteristic. In recent years, it was reported that …

In humans, adolescence is a time of dynamic behavioral changes, including a transient
decrease in affect associated with being among family members. Here, we found that the reward …

Prosocial behavior, defined as voluntary behavior intended to benefit another, has long
been regarded as a primarily human characteristic. In recent years, it was reported that …