Markus Wöhr
@markuswohr.bsky.social
Professor for Biological Psychology and Behavioral Pharmacology at KU Leuven, Belgium | Professor for Biological Psychology at Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany | #Humboldtian
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6986-5684
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Markus Wöhr
@markuswohr.bsky.social
· Nov 24
Working on ultrasonic vocalizations? Together with Dr. Elodie Ey, I am serving as guest editor for a Behavioural Brain Research special issue on Ultrasonic Communication in Rodents. We are more than happy to learn about your most recent discoveries. Please feel free to reach out to us.
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The “Habitat,” a complex experimental environment for rats, gives researchers insight into greater behavioral nuance than traditional cages do, say Peter Kind and Raven Hickson at the University of Edinburgh.
By Holly Barker
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/hom...
By Holly Barker
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/hom...
Home makeover helps rats better express themselves: Q&A with Raven Hickson and Peter Kind
The “Habitat”—a complex environment with space for large social groups—expands the behavioral repertoire of rodent models, Hickson and Kind say.
www.thetransmitter.org
December 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The “Habitat,” a complex experimental environment for rats, gives researchers insight into greater behavioral nuance than traditional cages do, say Peter Kind and Raven Hickson at the University of Edinburgh.
By Holly Barker
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/hom...
By Holly Barker
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/hom...
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🎉 Big news! The first IBNS 2026 keynote speakers are now announced! More will come...
www.ibnsconnect.org/keynotes-2026
@ibnsconnect.bsky.social #IBNS2026
www.ibnsconnect.org/keynotes-2026
@ibnsconnect.bsky.social #IBNS2026
December 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🎉 Big news! The first IBNS 2026 keynote speakers are now announced! More will come...
www.ibnsconnect.org/keynotes-2026
@ibnsconnect.bsky.social #IBNS2026
www.ibnsconnect.org/keynotes-2026
@ibnsconnect.bsky.social #IBNS2026
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👉 "Neurobiology of Socio-Emotional Dysfunctions"
Regensburg, Germany, May 8th to 10th, 2026
www.go.ur.de/neuro-dysfunction
Regensburg, Germany, May 8th to 10th, 2026
www.go.ur.de/neuro-dysfunction
December 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
👉 "Neurobiology of Socio-Emotional Dysfunctions"
Regensburg, Germany, May 8th to 10th, 2026
www.go.ur.de/neuro-dysfunction
Regensburg, Germany, May 8th to 10th, 2026
www.go.ur.de/neuro-dysfunction
The party drug MDMA (“ecstasy”) shows promising efficacy as adjunct to psychotherapy. The psychostimulant with entactogenic properties is known to induce arousal and euphoria. We now studied the neurochemistry underlying the behavioral effects of MDMA in rats lacking serotonin in the brain.
November 28, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The party drug MDMA (“ecstasy”) shows promising efficacy as adjunct to psychotherapy. The psychostimulant with entactogenic properties is known to induce arousal and euphoria. We now studied the neurochemistry underlying the behavioral effects of MDMA in rats lacking serotonin in the brain.
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Great work Nadine and @markuswohr.bsky.social!
Can’t wait to see this published.
It beautifully showcases why and how we should rethink pharmacotherapy for depression.
Can’t wait to see this published.
It beautifully showcases why and how we should rethink pharmacotherapy for depression.
November 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Great work Nadine and @markuswohr.bsky.social!
Can’t wait to see this published.
It beautifully showcases why and how we should rethink pharmacotherapy for depression.
Can’t wait to see this published.
It beautifully showcases why and how we should rethink pharmacotherapy for depression.
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Just attended another interesting meeting organized by #StichtingMarguerite-MarieDelacroix. Very intriguing talks and discussions. I’m very glad to be part of this!
Thanks to the organizing committee and scientific board, and for the inspiring words by Prof. Dr. Rudy Van Coster.
Thanks to the organizing committee and scientific board, and for the inspiring words by Prof. Dr. Rudy Van Coster.
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Just attended another interesting meeting organized by #StichtingMarguerite-MarieDelacroix. Very intriguing talks and discussions. I’m very glad to be part of this!
Thanks to the organizing committee and scientific board, and for the inspiring words by Prof. Dr. Rudy Van Coster.
Thanks to the organizing committee and scientific board, and for the inspiring words by Prof. Dr. Rudy Van Coster.
Great poster presentation on placebo effects in a rat model for depression by Dr. Nadine Faesel at the @sfb-trr-289.bsky.social retreat. Congrats, Nadine! It was an inspiring retreat. A big thanks to @ulrikebingel.bsky.social and team.
November 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Great poster presentation on placebo effects in a rat model for depression by Dr. Nadine Faesel at the @sfb-trr-289.bsky.social retreat. Congrats, Nadine! It was an inspiring retreat. A big thanks to @ulrikebingel.bsky.social and team.
I feel honored for the opportunity to present our recent work on the role of serotonin in regulating ultrasonic vocalizations in mice and rats across development at the 4th Ultrasonic Vocalization Conference tomorrow (online):
ultrasonicvocalizations.net
ultrasonicvocalizations.net
Main Page - Ultrasonic Vocalization Network
The 4th Conference on Ultrasonic Vocalization (USV) will be held in Nov 2025 - a key event for scientists exploring USVs, rodent communication, behavior, and neuroscience.
ultrasonicvocalizations.net
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I feel honored for the opportunity to present our recent work on the role of serotonin in regulating ultrasonic vocalizations in mice and rats across development at the 4th Ultrasonic Vocalization Conference tomorrow (online):
ultrasonicvocalizations.net
ultrasonicvocalizations.net
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I will talk about our recent publication on tame mice 🐭 and hamsters 🐹 tomorrow at the USV conference (online)
ultrasonicvocalizations.net
ultrasonicvocalizations.net
Main Page - Ultrasonic Vocalization Network
The 4th Conference on Ultrasonic Vocalization (USV) will be held in Nov 2025 - a key event for scientists exploring USVs, rodent communication, behavior, and neuroscience.
ultrasonicvocalizations.net
November 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I will talk about our recent publication on tame mice 🐭 and hamsters 🐹 tomorrow at the USV conference (online)
ultrasonicvocalizations.net
ultrasonicvocalizations.net
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Very happy that our overview of key mechanisms of affective disorders investigated in @trr393.bsky.social funded by @dfg.de is now out.
@tudresden.bsky.social & @unimarburg.bsky.social & @uni-muenster.de
doi.org/10.1007/s001...
@tudresden.bsky.social & @unimarburg.bsky.social & @uni-muenster.de
doi.org/10.1007/s001...
Key mechanisms of affective disorders - Der Nervenarzt
Background Although affective disorders are a major driver of disability worldwide, there is a lack of understanding of the mechanisms and modulating factors involved in the long-term disease trajecto...
doi.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Very happy that our overview of key mechanisms of affective disorders investigated in @trr393.bsky.social funded by @dfg.de is now out.
@tudresden.bsky.social & @unimarburg.bsky.social & @uni-muenster.de
doi.org/10.1007/s001...
@tudresden.bsky.social & @unimarburg.bsky.social & @uni-muenster.de
doi.org/10.1007/s001...
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🧠 Our CRC/TRR 393 consortium outlines key mechanisms of affective disorders — focusing on emotion regulation, expectation, social cognition, and cognitive-behavioral rhythms.
Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1007/s001...
@kanske.bsky.social @markuswohr.bsky.social @lisaleehr.bsky.social @trr393.bsky.social
Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1007/s001...
@kanske.bsky.social @markuswohr.bsky.social @lisaleehr.bsky.social @trr393.bsky.social
Key mechanisms of affective disorders - Der Nervenarzt
Background Although affective disorders are a major driver of disability worldwide, there is a lack of understanding of the mechanisms and modulating factors involved in the long-term disease trajecto...
doi.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:39 AM
🧠 Our CRC/TRR 393 consortium outlines key mechanisms of affective disorders — focusing on emotion regulation, expectation, social cognition, and cognitive-behavioral rhythms.
Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1007/s001...
@kanske.bsky.social @markuswohr.bsky.social @lisaleehr.bsky.social @trr393.bsky.social
Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1007/s001...
@kanske.bsky.social @markuswohr.bsky.social @lisaleehr.bsky.social @trr393.bsky.social
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There is always a bit of time for fun! Last week we had a LBP social event with a customised quiz about our colleagues and faculty, pizza and..
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
There is always a bit of time for fun! Last week we had a LBP social event with a customised quiz about our colleagues and faculty, pizza and..
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Last week, 130 researchers of the #SFBTRR393 & invited guests gathered at Kulturrathaus Dresden for an inspiring retreat. 4 days of sharing recent results, discussing new directions, and strengthening collaborations across sites. More & more difficult to get everyone into one photo, but we managed!
November 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Last week, 130 researchers of the #SFBTRR393 & invited guests gathered at Kulturrathaus Dresden for an inspiring retreat. 4 days of sharing recent results, discussing new directions, and strengthening collaborations across sites. More & more difficult to get everyone into one photo, but we managed!
Our Behavioural Brain Research special issue on Ultrasonic Communication in Rodents is growing, rapidly – and actually a lot faster than I manage to post about it. Nine new manuscripts got accepted since my last post. Quite impressive work. Check it out:
www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Our Behavioural Brain Research special issue on Ultrasonic Communication in Rodents is growing, rapidly – and actually a lot faster than I manage to post about it. Nine new manuscripts got accepted since my last post. Quite impressive work. Check it out:
www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
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Fully funded Ph.D. Opportunity - Behavioral Neuroscience @ TCU (Fall 2026)
We study how social environments and experiences shape brain function and behavior.
How to apply: through TCU’s Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program (graduate.catalog.tcu.edu/colleges/eng...).
Deadline: Jan 1, 2026
We study how social environments and experiences shape brain function and behavior.
How to apply: through TCU’s Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program (graduate.catalog.tcu.edu/colleges/eng...).
Deadline: Jan 1, 2026
November 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Fully funded Ph.D. Opportunity - Behavioral Neuroscience @ TCU (Fall 2026)
We study how social environments and experiences shape brain function and behavior.
How to apply: through TCU’s Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program (graduate.catalog.tcu.edu/colleges/eng...).
Deadline: Jan 1, 2026
We study how social environments and experiences shape brain function and behavior.
How to apply: through TCU’s Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program (graduate.catalog.tcu.edu/colleges/eng...).
Deadline: Jan 1, 2026
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I found this article super-interesting: Why more social interactions lead to more polarization in societies | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
www.pnas.org
November 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I found this article super-interesting: Why more social interactions lead to more polarization in societies | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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How can brain activity predict stock prices or viral videos?
In today’s podcast, Stanford neuroeconomist Brian Knutson explores how brain signals shape choice, risk, and attention—bridging neuroscience, psychology, and economics.
Listen now: neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/neurofo...
In today’s podcast, Stanford neuroeconomist Brian Knutson explores how brain signals shape choice, risk, and attention—bridging neuroscience, psychology, and economics.
Listen now: neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/neurofo...
October 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
How can brain activity predict stock prices or viral videos?
In today’s podcast, Stanford neuroeconomist Brian Knutson explores how brain signals shape choice, risk, and attention—bridging neuroscience, psychology, and economics.
Listen now: neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/neurofo...
In today’s podcast, Stanford neuroeconomist Brian Knutson explores how brain signals shape choice, risk, and attention—bridging neuroscience, psychology, and economics.
Listen now: neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/neurofo...
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Thrilled to have spent the last few days at the last CRC 393 Scientific Retreat in Dresden!
Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by my poster and shared their insights. What a great time we all spent together!
www.SFB-TRR393.de
#ScientificMeeting #TrajectoriesOfAffectiveDisorders #CRC393
Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by my poster and shared their insights. What a great time we all spent together!
www.SFB-TRR393.de
#ScientificMeeting #TrajectoriesOfAffectiveDisorders #CRC393
October 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Thrilled to have spent the last few days at the last CRC 393 Scientific Retreat in Dresden!
Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by my poster and shared their insights. What a great time we all spent together!
www.SFB-TRR393.de
#ScientificMeeting #TrajectoriesOfAffectiveDisorders #CRC393
Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by my poster and shared their insights. What a great time we all spent together!
www.SFB-TRR393.de
#ScientificMeeting #TrajectoriesOfAffectiveDisorders #CRC393
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Join us from September 7-10 (2026) in Amsterdam for the "Monitoring Molecules in Neuroscience" conference! The conference venue is booked, the plenary speakers are invited, and we are starting to work on the scientific program. More news to follow soon! monitoringmolecules.org/mmin-2026/
October 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Join us from September 7-10 (2026) in Amsterdam for the "Monitoring Molecules in Neuroscience" conference! The conference venue is booked, the plenary speakers are invited, and we are starting to work on the scientific program. More news to follow soon! monitoringmolecules.org/mmin-2026/
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First neurons didn’t appear overnight. We trace their roots to ancient secretory cells - showing how lifestyle & behavior shaped the evolution of first synapses.🧠🌊 #Evolution #Neuroscience
Our latest in @natrevneuro.nature.com
Link: rdcu.be/eMX3E
@jeffcolgren.bsky.social @msarscentre.bsky.social
Our latest in @natrevneuro.nature.com
Link: rdcu.be/eMX3E
@jeffcolgren.bsky.social @msarscentre.bsky.social
The evolutionary origins of synaptic proteins and their changing roles in different organisms across evolution
Nature Reviews Neuroscience - Recent studies have shed further light on the evolutionary origins of chemical synapses, In this Review, Colgren and Burkhardt explore how ancient proteins were...
rdcu.be
October 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
First neurons didn’t appear overnight. We trace their roots to ancient secretory cells - showing how lifestyle & behavior shaped the evolution of first synapses.🧠🌊 #Evolution #Neuroscience
Our latest in @natrevneuro.nature.com
Link: rdcu.be/eMX3E
@jeffcolgren.bsky.social @msarscentre.bsky.social
Our latest in @natrevneuro.nature.com
Link: rdcu.be/eMX3E
@jeffcolgren.bsky.social @msarscentre.bsky.social
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Do you have a behavioral neuroscience topic that you want to bring everyone to the table to discuss? Come to #IBNSSouthAfrica submit your symposia by Oct 28th www.ibnsconnect.org/ibns-annual-...
October 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Do you have a behavioral neuroscience topic that you want to bring everyone to the table to discuss? Come to #IBNSSouthAfrica submit your symposia by Oct 28th www.ibnsconnect.org/ibns-annual-...
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The Tschida Lab is recruiting a new PhD student this cycle! We have ongoing projects related to (1) neural circuits that regulate vocal communication across behavioral contexts and/or development and (2) motor control of different vocalization types. Please RT! Strong neuro background a plus.
October 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The Tschida Lab is recruiting a new PhD student this cycle! We have ongoing projects related to (1) neural circuits that regulate vocal communication across behavioral contexts and/or development and (2) motor control of different vocalization types. Please RT! Strong neuro background a plus.
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Abstract submissions are now OPEN for the Dopamine 2026 meeting!
Share your latest discoveries and join the global dopamine community in advancing the science of motivation, movement, and reward.
Submit here: dopaminesociety.org/abstracts/
#Dopamine2026
Share your latest discoveries and join the global dopamine community in advancing the science of motivation, movement, and reward.
Submit here: dopaminesociety.org/abstracts/
#Dopamine2026
October 22, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Abstract submissions are now OPEN for the Dopamine 2026 meeting!
Share your latest discoveries and join the global dopamine community in advancing the science of motivation, movement, and reward.
Submit here: dopaminesociety.org/abstracts/
#Dopamine2026
Share your latest discoveries and join the global dopamine community in advancing the science of motivation, movement, and reward.
Submit here: dopaminesociety.org/abstracts/
#Dopamine2026
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Our A09 PI @markuswohr.bsky.social was part of a new publication 🐀
Alterations in social adjustment via Tph2 deficiency likely contribute to growth retardation through reduced quality of mother-pup interactions 😭
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#NeuroSkyence #animalresearch
Alterations in social adjustment via Tph2 deficiency likely contribute to growth retardation through reduced quality of mother-pup interactions 😭
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#NeuroSkyence #animalresearch
October 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Our A09 PI @markuswohr.bsky.social was part of a new publication 🐀
Alterations in social adjustment via Tph2 deficiency likely contribute to growth retardation through reduced quality of mother-pup interactions 😭
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#NeuroSkyence #animalresearch
Alterations in social adjustment via Tph2 deficiency likely contribute to growth retardation through reduced quality of mother-pup interactions 😭
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#NeuroSkyence #animalresearch
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Obituary: Jane Goodall (1934-2025) Pioneer primatologist who inspired generations of scientists
go.nature.com/48aWjRU
go.nature.com/48aWjRU
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.
go.nature.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Obituary: Jane Goodall (1934-2025) Pioneer primatologist who inspired generations of scientists
go.nature.com/48aWjRU
go.nature.com/48aWjRU