Understanding how the brain processes social communication
Neural Encoding of Social Information
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE · NIH-10808874
This study is looking at how the way mice talk to each other affects their social behavior, using special technology to track their sounds, and it aims to help us understand and improve treatments for communication disorders in people.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10808874 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the neural mechanisms that underlie social communication, particularly how vocal interactions influence social behavior. By using a novel microphone array system, the study tracks the vocal behavior of adult mice in social settings, which has been a challenge for researchers for decades. The goal is to link specific neural circuits to communication behaviors, potentially leading to new treatments for communication disorders. The research employs advanced techniques like in vivo wireless electrophysiology and machine learning to analyze the data collected.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults experiencing communication impairments due to neurological disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with communication disorders not linked to neurological mechanisms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for treating communication disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using advanced tracking and electrophysiological methods is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in understanding neural circuits related to behavior.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE — Newark, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NEUNUEBEL, JOSHUA P — UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
- Study coordinator: NEUNUEBEL, JOSHUA P
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.
Conditions: Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders