Understanding the brain circuits involved in parenting behavior
Functional Dissection of Neural Circuitry Underlying Parenting Behavior
This study is looking at how the brain helps parents care for their children, and it aims to understand how things like gender and whether someone has kids affect this behavior, which could help improve support for people with social challenges like autism and depression.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10678942 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the neural circuits that control parenting behavior, which is crucial for the survival of offspring across various species, including humans. By studying these circuits, the research aims to uncover how different factors, such as sex and reproductive state, influence parenting behaviors. The approach involves detailed examination of brain mechanisms and their relationship to social functioning, particularly in the context of neuropsychiatric disorders like autism and depression. The findings could lead to better understanding and treatment options for social deficits associated with these conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing social functioning impairments due to neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, or major depressive disorder.
Not a fit: Patients without neuropsychiatric disorders or those not experiencing social functioning impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for social functioning impairments in neuropsychiatric disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding neural circuits related to social behaviors, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hong, Weizhe — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Hong, Weizhe
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.