This journal publishes research on the genetic and molecular underpinnings of behavior, including studies on substance use liability, anxiety-like behaviors, social motivation, cognitive function, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder. Investigations often utilize animal models to explore gene-behavior relationships, epigenetic mechanisms, and the impact of environmental factors like diet and stress on neural plasticity and behavioral outcomes.
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Behavioral NeuroscienceQ2
GeneticsQ2
NeurologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Behavioral SciencesNeurosciences
Scopus Categories
GeneticsBehavioral NeuroscienceNeurology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Neuroendocrine regulation and behaviorNeurotransmitter Receptor Influence on BehaviorGenetics and Neurodevelopmental DisordersNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchStress Responses and CortisolAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchReceptor Mechanisms and SignalingMemory and Neural MechanismsNeurobiology and Insect Physiology ResearchGenetic Associations and Epidemiology