Understanding how brain circuits control parenting behaviors
Systems-Level and in Situ Transcriptomics Deconstruction of Neural Circuits Underlying Sensorimotor Transformation in an Innate Behavior
['FUNDING_R01'] · HARVARD UNIVERSITY · NIH-10836542
This study is exploring how the brain helps both male and female animals take care of their young by looking at how different brain cells work together when they respond to smells and other senses during parenting.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | HARVARD UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10836542 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the neural circuits that govern parenting behaviors in both male and female animals. By using advanced molecular and imaging techniques, the study aims to uncover how different types of neurons interact and respond to sensory information related to parenting. The researchers will analyze how these brain circuits process information and generate specific behaviors, focusing on the role of olfactory and other sensory modalities. This work will involve observing and measuring neuronal activity in real-time as animals engage in parenting behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals interested in the biological basis of parenting behaviors and those affected by related behavioral conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in or do not have conditions related to parenting behaviors may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a better understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying parenting behaviors, which may inform treatments for related behavioral disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in understanding neural circuits related to behavior, suggesting that this approach has the potential for significant findings.
Where this research is happening
CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES
- HARVARD UNIVERSITY — CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DULAC, CATHERINE — HARVARD UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: DULAC, CATHERINE
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.
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