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Nature @nature.com · 2d

Obituary: Jane Goodall (1934-2025) Pioneer primatologist who inspired generations of scientists

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Jane Goodall obituary: pioneer primatologist who inspired generations of scientists

She was a tireless advocate for conservation, the welfare of captive chimpanzees and the protection of habitats.

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Rodent Ultrasonic Vocalizations @rodent-usv.bsky.social · 5d

In mice, rats, and monkeys, a lack of serotonin in the brain leads to impaired maternal affiliation. @tianhuawang.bsky.social now showed that early social enrichment has ameliorating effects but leaves prominent reduction in pup ultrasonic calling untouched.
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Socio-affective communication in Tph2-deficient rat pups: communal nesting aggravates growth retardation despite ameliorating maternal affiliation deficits | Molecular Autism

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Science Magazine @science.org · 6d

Jane Goodall, a towering figure in primatology whose observations of chimpanzee behavior in the wild and advocacy for their conservation made her a household name, died Wednesday at the age of 91. https://scim.ag/4mKKEg4

Jane Goodall, famed primatologist, changed the way we thought about apes

The scientist and conservationist made waves with her observations and advocacy

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Nature @nature.com · 11d

Maria Branyas Morera was the oldest person in the world when she died. Scientists analysed her genes, metabolism and more

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She lived to 117: what her genes and lifestyle tell us about longevity

Maria Branyas Morera was the oldest person in the world when she died. Scientists analysed her genes, metabolism and more.

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Laboratory of Biological Psychology @biopsylbp.bsky.social · 19d

@Kaat Dewals @Jolien Neven 2/2

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Laboratory of Biological Psychology @biopsylbp.bsky.social · 19d

On the second day, it was the turn of D’Hooge lab, with @unalbatuhanuysal.bsky.social @Sien Verelst @Samuël Budniok 1/2

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Laboratory of Biological Psychology @biopsylbp.bsky.social · 19d

@eliskbv.bsky.social @saramejiachavez.bsky.social 3/3

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Laboratory of Biological Psychology @biopsylbp.bsky.social · 19d

@Fabio Sousa @liviadicrescenzo.bsky.social @Emilie Bartsoen 2/3

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Laboratory of Biological Psychology @biopsylbp.bsky.social · 19d

During the first day, members from the @wohrlab.bsky.social shared their progress reports @parnian-saberi.bsky.social @tianhuawang.bsky.social @bvdvoort.bsky.social @Henry Werk 1/3

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Markus Wöhr @markuswohr.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks for joining @bdalile.bsky.social! For the great science and of course the amazing food. Soon to be listed in the Guide Michelin, I guess.

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Laboratory of Biological Psychology @biopsylbp.bsky.social · 19d

It’s that time of the year again: LBP retreat! Rudi D’Hooge and @markuswohr.bsky.social labs gathered together for 2 full days of science. A special thank you to Dr. Elodie Ey for bringing her expertise on animal research to this event!

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Wöhr Lab @wohrlab.bsky.social · 23d

Welcome in our group, Henry!

Markus Wöhr @markuswohr.bsky.social · 23d

New team member! Very happy to welcome Henry Werk who is joining the @wohrlab.bsky.social @unimarburg.bsky.social site. He will study the effects of lithium in rat models for mania, integrating brain and behavior through recording 50-kHz ultrasonic vocalizations. Looking forward to exciting science.

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Markus Wöhr @markuswohr.bsky.social · 23d

New team member! Very happy to welcome Henry Werk who is joining the @wohrlab.bsky.social @unimarburg.bsky.social site. He will study the effects of lithium in rat models for mania, integrating brain and behavior through recording 50-kHz ultrasonic vocalizations. Looking forward to exciting science.

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Susan Sangha @sanghalab.bsky.social · 26d

This was a super fun meeting surrounded by beautiful mountains (Austrian Alps). Thank you @parnian-saberi.bsky.social, @markuswohr.bsky.social et al for the invite!

Markus Wöhr @markuswohr.bsky.social · 27d

Another highlight of the @dfg.de-funded RTG2271 Breaking Expectations retreat: Susan Sangha’s talk on behavioral and neural mechanisms of safety learning. Thank you, @sanghalab.bsky.social! Super inspiring!

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International Behavioral Neuroscience Society @ibnsconnect.bsky.social · 26d

We are excited to invite all behavioral neuroscientists to the 35th Annual IBNS Meeting at Cape Town, South Africa June 23-27, 2026!

Call for Symposia / Satellite Proposals Deadline: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

More information can be found at ibnsconnect.org/meetings

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Markus Wöhr @markuswohr.bsky.social · 26d

Fabrice de Chaumont et al. showcase how the integration of ultrasound recording and behavioral analysis can provide novel insight into mouse social behavior, linking ultrasonic calling to urination behavior.

Another great contribution to our special issue:

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Markus Wöhr @markuswohr.bsky.social · 27d

Another highlight of the @dfg.de-funded RTG2271 Breaking Expectations retreat: Susan Sangha’s talk on behavioral and neural mechanisms of safety learning. Thank you, @sanghalab.bsky.social! Super inspiring!

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Markus Wöhr @markuswohr.bsky.social · Sep 6

Perfect combination: Good weather, beautiful mountains, and awesome science – retreat of the @dfg.de-funded RTG2271 Breaking Expectations. Thanks to @parnian-saberi.bsky.social from the @wohrlab.bsky.social for her inspiring talk on serotonin and expectancy violations.

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Nature @nature.com · Aug 30

Latest from the Nature Podcast 🔊 Viral spread: how rumours surged in revolutionary France

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Viral spread: how rumours surged in revolutionary France

Hear the biggest stories from the world of science | 27 August 2025

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Tianhua Wang @tianhuawang.bsky.social · Aug 25

Nice completion of my core PhD work. (I personally like this story more than the 1st one🤫). Thanks to Markus and all other collaborators. ❤️

Markus Wöhr @markuswohr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Serotonin deficiency in the brain leads to deficits in mother-offspring interaction, maternal affiliation, and social adjustment. Can this be rescued by early social enrichment? New study led by @tianhuawang.bsky.social @unimarburg.bsky.social. Thanks to all collaborators. doi.org/10.1016/j.pn...

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Markus Wöhr @markuswohr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Serotonin deficiency in the brain leads to deficits in mother-offspring interaction, maternal affiliation, and social adjustment. Can this be rescued by early social enrichment? New study led by @tianhuawang.bsky.social @unimarburg.bsky.social. Thanks to all collaborators. doi.org/10.1016/j.pn...

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Markus Wöhr @markuswohr.bsky.social · Aug 23

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International Behavioral Neuroscience Society @ibnsconnect.bsky.social · Aug 22

Call for Symposia / Satellite Proposals for the 35th Annual IBNS Meeting at Cape Town, South Africa
Deadline: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
More information can be found at www.ibnsconnect.org/meetings

Annual Meeting

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Markus Wöhr @markuswohr.bsky.social · Aug 13

Good news! Brian Knutson contributed a truly special article to our Behavioural Brain Research special issue on Ultrasonic Communication in Rodents:

How we stumbled upon the rat play vocalizations: A recollection

A true tale of scientific serendipity!

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Ann Clemens @annmclemens.bsky.social · Aug 5

late to share, but still exciting 🤩 our latest paper is now published tinyurl.com/2s4zecr9

✨Ontogeny of tactile, vocal and kinship dynamics in rat pup huddling

👏 great work team
@flor-bela.bsky.social
@hughtakemoto.bsky.social
@kinshiplab.bsky.social

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