In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, Professor Inga Neumann, Chair of the Department of Behavioural and Molecular Neurobiology at the University of Regensburg, reveals groundbreaking insights into how oxytocin shapes social behavior and emotional responses in the brain.
Genomic PressDec 24 2024
"I am convinced that increasing our knowledge about the stimuli, dynamics, and consequences of their intracerebral release at the behavioral, physiological, cellular, and molecular levels will improve our understanding of general brain mechanisms," explains Professor Neumann, whose work spans from molecular mechanisms to behavioral outcomes.
"We started to focus on the potential role of the brain's oxytocin and AVP systems as therapeutic targets for psychiatric diseases such as depression and anxiety disorders or autism," Professor Neumann notes, highlighting the clinical implications of her research.
Related StoriesThe interview provides unique insights into the challenges and triumphs of conducting neuroscience research across different political eras, from her early work in East Germany to her current position as a leading international researcher. "My beginnings as a scientist behind the 'Iron Curtain' were bumpy," she recalls, describing how her team had to build their own research equipment using donated materials.
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