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Reward learning requires activity of matrix metalloproteinase-9 in the central amygdala

25.10.2013

Valence of emotion (i.e., the intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an event, object, or situation) is essential to choose between two main behavioral strategies, approach or withdrawal. Many of these behaviors can be modified by experience. The amygdala is a key component of the brain emotional system; however, an understanding of how various emotions are differentially processed in the amygdala has yet to be achieved.We report that matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9, extracellularly ...

Cross-modal pattern of brain activations associated with the processing of self-and significant other’s name

25.10.2013

It has been consistently shown that medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC) is engaged in processing of self-related information, however, the reason for this preference remains largely unknown. The aim ...

Postdoctoral Associate Position is available in the Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders

24.10.2013

Number of positions: 1
Application deadline: November 20, 2013
Start date: January 1, 2014
For more information see http://team.nencki.gov.pl/

Dr Halina Waś among winers of INTER 2013 competition

22.10.2013

Dr Halina Waś from Laboratory of Molecular Bases of Aging is among 8 winners of the competition. She has presented the project entitled: Do cancer cells undergo senescence and what is the result ...

The role of UNESCO for the scientific community and society at large

18.10.2013