Early life trauma is a risk factor for a number of neuropsychiatric disorders, including
schizophrenia (SZ). The current study assessed how an early life traumatic event, maternal …

… Rats were pair-housed until surgery under humidity and temperature-controlled conditions
using a 12-h reverse light/dark cycle with lights off at 9:00 am. All experimental procedures …

The excavation of the earliest Roman port and fishery known establishes Cosa as the center
for the flourishing commercial activities of the powerful Sestius family and extends the …

… Dawley rats (Harlan; Charles River Laboratories) housed in a humidity- and temperature-controlled
conditions using a 12 h reverse light/dark cycle with lights off at 8:00 or 9:00 AM All …

Background Dopamine ( DA ) has been shown to play a central role in regulating motivated
behavior and encoding reward. Chronic drug abuse elicits a state of hypodopaminergia in …

Adolescence is characterized by increased impulsive and risk-taking behaviors. To better
understand the neural networks that subserves impulsivity in adolescents, we used a reward-…

Polymorphisms of the catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) gene have been associated
with alcoholism, suggesting that alterations in the metabolism of catecholamines may be a …

Alterations in the corticostriatal system have been implicated in numerous substance use
disorders, including alcohol use disorder (AUD). Adaptations in this neural system are …

The purpose of the current study was to assess social interaction (SI) following acute and
repeated methamphetamine (MA) administration. Rats were injected with 5.0 mg/kg of MA and …

Alcohol dependence is characterized by compulsive alcohol use. Alcohol-paired stimuli can
drive compulsive alcohol use, induce craving, and lead to relapse. Alcohol dependence is …