Glutamatergic modulation of separation distress: Profound emotional effects of excitatory amino acids in chicks
Normansell, L., J. Panksepp
· 1990
★ NIFPlay Rating: 9
Rating Scale
10 Rigorous play-specific science
6–9 General biological science
5 Sound play research (uncontrolled)
1–4 Less rigorous / indirect
0 Indirect but high value
Demonstrates that glutamate receptor activity profoundly modulates separation distress vocalisations in chicks, contributing to understanding of the neural substrates of social bonding and play.
