New Trends in Neuropsychiatry Research: Behavioral and Biological Aspects
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editor
Interests: neuropsychiatry; psychobiology; depression; neuroscience; brain; hippocampus; behavioral neuroscience; neurobiology; behavioral testing
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Dear Colleagues,
The field of neuropsychiatry is undergoing significant advancements. Brain imaging techniques and genetic mice models allow us to identify specific neural circuits associated with emotional and cognitive symptoms. For example, fMRI studies have linked hyperactivity in the amygdala with anxiety-related behaviors. Furthermore, novel animal models allow us to investigate the impact of specific biochemical imbalances on brain function and behavior; research using knockout mice has revealed connections between biochemical imbalances and cognitive deficits observed in schizophrenia.
- This Special Issue explores the complex interplay between emotional symptoms and cognitive dysfunction and their underlying neurobiological mechanisms. We welcome submissions that explore the behavioral and biological aspects of neuropsychiatric disorders with a focus on pathologies that involve the following:
Affective disorders: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, autism, etc.; - Cognitive impairments: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, dementia, etc.;
- Neurobiological mechanisms: neuroimaging, genetics, neurochemistry, neuroplasticity, etc.
We are particularly interested in the following:
- Research that uses novel methods combining emotional, cognitive, and neurobiological approaches;
- Research that investigates the role of specific neural circuits in the development and maintenance of symptoms;
- Research that explores potential interventions that address both behavioral and biological aspects.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Ravid Doron
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- affective disorders
- cognitive impairments
- anxiety
- depression
- dementia
