Understanding how early-life anxiety affects social behavior in primates
ORIGINS AND EMERGENCE OF MALADAPTIVE SOCIOEMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR DURING THE TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD IN PRIMATES
This study looks at how certain early personality traits in young primates can lead to anxiety and depression as they grow up, and it hopes to find new ways to help people with similar issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877938 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the origins of maladaptive socioemotional behavior during the transition to adulthood in nonhuman primates. By studying primates with early-life inhibited temperaments, the research aims to uncover the neurobiological factors that contribute to anxiety and depressive disorders. Utilizing advanced techniques such as neuroimaging and behavioral analysis, the study will track the development of these behaviors over time. The findings could lead to new treatment strategies for anxiety-related conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals with a history of anxiety or depressive disorders, particularly those who exhibited early-life behavioral inhibition.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of anxiety or depressive disorders or those who are not in the relevant age range may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions for anxiety and depressive disorders in both primates and potentially humans.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in understanding anxiety and depressive disorders through similar longitudinal studies in animal models.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fox, Andrew S — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Fox, Andrew S
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.