In this project, you will have the opportunity to analyse already collected brain chemistry and behavioural data to investigate whether monoamines influence cognition in red junglefowl.
We are looking for a motivated student to participate in an exciting project where you will analyze how variations in monoamines (dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine) may be linked to various aspects of cognition among young red junglefowl.
Individual variation in cognitive performance is a common phenomenon across species, but the biological causes are often unclear. Monoamines play a central role in the regulation of cognition, and this project aims to investigate how differences in brain monoamine levels and turnover rates correlate with various types of cognition such as learning. By analyzing these data, we hope to identify links between neurochemistry and cognitive performance, contributing to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind individual cognitive variation.
This project offers an excellent opportunity for students interested in neurobiology and cognitive science. If you are curious about the mechanisms behind cognitive variation and enthusiastic about working with monoamine data, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Josefina Zidar for more information.