Science Starts HereWhy do some people develop neurodegenerative diseases while others do not? Do hormones play a role in social behavior? How can new treatments slow or stop the progression of infectious and noninfectious diseases? Science begins with questions, and researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center are taking the first steps in the comprehensive yet complicated process of finding answers. Our work is in understanding the human body and behavior and in beginning the translational research process. Research started at Yerkes provides a vital connection to further scientific discovery that will improve the health of our nation and the world. Social Behavior: It's All in Your Mind   Scientists at the Yerkes Research Center use rodents and nonhuman primates models to seek answers about how the brain controls a range of social behaviors, including fear, aggression, reproduction and social affiliation, and how these behaviors influence brain function. |