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Research over the last few decades has produced significant advances in our understanding of the neurobiological basis of emotion.

 

Research in the Falls laboratory examines the behaviors, neurotransmitters and neural circuits that are involved in both the elicitation and reduction of fear and anxiety.  We accomplish this by combining procedures of animal learning with the techniques of behavioral neuroscience,  molecular biology and behavioral genetics. 

 

We are particularly interested in examining the conditions under which voluntary exercise produces a reduction in anxiety and improves emotional learning.

 

 

Falls Lab Meeting

Friday 2:00 PM, Dewey 100

 

Reading for October 30th:

  • Walker, D.L., Miles, L.A. & Davis, M. (in press). Selective participation of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis and CRF in sustained anxiety-like versus phasic fear-like responses. Progress in Neuro-psychopharmacology.
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    Lab  News

    We are currently recruiting graduate students for the 2010-2011 academic year. Contact Professor Falls for more information.

    2009 Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.