Jeffrey James Wenstrup

This study examines acoustic features of emotionally intense mouse vocalizations and their impact on behavioral responses in different contexts.

The paper examines how emotional vocalizations affect neurochemical release and behavior in the amygdala of mice, showing sex- and estrus-state-dependent differences in acetylcholine and dopamine release.

The paper shows that in mice, ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) are less represented in the inferior colliculus compared to lower frequency social vocalizations, despite being more common.