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Alexander G. Ophir is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Cornell University. His research focuses on the neuroethology of social behavior, investigating how specific brain regions and neuropeptides like vasopressin and oxytocin influence social recognition and behavior in various mammals, including humans. Ophir's work utilizes both traditional field and modern molecular techniques to explore these dynamics, particularly in prairie voles, which serve as a model for studying social behaviors and attachment. His laboratory examines the roles of neuropeptide receptors in individual variations of behaviors related to partner fidelity, territorial defense, and reproductive strategies. Through in vivo manipulations and analysis of social contexts, he aims to elucidate the foundational roles of nonapeptides in social cognition and paternal behavior, along with their developmental implications for offspring. He is committed to advancing understanding in this important area of neuroscience and its relevance to social behavior.
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