RG Neurobiology of Positive Emotions

The research group "Neurobiology of Positive Emotions" focuses on expanding human knowledge of the neural mechanisms behind naturalistic positive emotional experiences, such as fun and play. Our research explores how these emotions are processed in the brain and their evolutionary significance, offering insights into the biological foundations of positive affective states.

Using a combination of behavioral, anatomical, neurophysiological, and computational approaches, we investigate the processes that generate and regulate positive emotions in naturalistic contexts, with a strong emphasis on basic scientific inquiry.