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Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior is a research topic within Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. Science Explorer counts 60k research works in it since 1950. 9.8% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the neurobiological mechanisms underlying drug addiction and depression, focusing on the role of dopamine and serotonin, genetic variations, stress, neural plasticity, and the involvement of prefrontal cortex. It also delves into behavioral models and neurotransmitter systems related to compulsive behaviors.

  • Dopamine
  • Serotonin
  • Reward Circuitry
  • Genetic Variation
  • Stress
  • Neural Plasticity
  • Prefrontal Cortex
  • Behavioral Models
  • Neurotransmitter Systems
  • Compulsive Behaviors
Research works
60k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
5.9k
per year above
Top-10% rate
9.8%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
-6%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
51% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
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