Monitoring mouse behavior to understand brain function and social interactions
Behavior Core
This study is looking at how a hormone called oxytocin affects the behavior of mice by watching them closely in different settings, so we can learn more about how it influences their social interactions and movements.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912604 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the continuous monitoring of mouse behavior over long periods to investigate how oxytocin affects neural circuits and behavior. Using advanced technologies like machine learning and computer vision, researchers will analyze the social and spatial interactions of mice in both simple and complex environments. The study involves tracking multiple mice simultaneously, capturing their movements and behaviors around the clock, and correlating these observations with neural recordings. This approach aims to deepen our understanding of how brain chemistry influences behavior.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in the biological underpinnings of social behavior and those affected by conditions related to oxytocin dysregulation.
Not a fit: Patients with no interest in animal behavior research or those not affected by social behavior disorders may not find direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights into the role of oxytocin in social behavior, potentially informing treatments for social disorders in humans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research utilizing similar methodologies has shown promise in understanding behavioral and neural interactions, indicating that this approach is both innovative and grounded in successful precedents.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mar, Adam Christopher — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Mar, Adam Christopher
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.