Achterberg, E.J. Marijke

Healthy play, better coping: The importance of play for the development of children in health and disease

Nijhof, S. L., Vinkers, C. H., van Geelen, S. M., Duijff, S. N., Achterberg, E. J. M., van der Net, J., Veltkamp, R. C., Grootenhuis, M. A., van de Putte, E. M., Hillegers, M. H. J., et al. (2018) · Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews

Child Therapy and DevelopmentChildhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life

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The neurobiology of social play and its rewarding value in rats

Vanderschuren, L. J. M. J., Achterberg, E. J. M., & Trezza, V. (2016) · Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on BehaviorNeuroendocrine regulation and behavior

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Nucleus Accumbens μ-Opioid Receptors Mediate Social Reward

Trezza, V., Damsteegt, R., Achterberg, E. J. M., & Vanderschuren, L. J. M. J. (2011) · The Journal of Neuroscience

Neuropeptides and Animal PhysiologyNeurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior

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Contrasting Roles of Dopamine and Noradrenaline in the Motivational Properties of Social Play Behavior in Rats

Achterberg, E. J. M., van Kerkhof, L. W. M., Servadio, M., van Swieten, M. M. H., Houwing, D. J., Aalderink, M., Driel, N. V., Trezza, V., & Vanderschuren, L. J. M. J. (2016) · Neuropsychopharmacology

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on BehaviorNeuroendocrine regulation and behavior

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Methylphenidate and Atomoxetine Inhibit Social Play Behavior through Prefrontal and Subcortical Limbic Mechanisms in Rats

Achterberg, E. J. M., van Kerkhof, L. W. M., Damsteegt, R., Trezza, V., & Vanderschuren, L. J. M. J. (2015) · The Journal of Neuroscience

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderNeurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior

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Brain microdialysate monoamines in relation to circadian rhythms, sleep, and sleep deprivation - a systematic review, network meta-analysis, and new primary data

Menon, J. M. L., Nolten, C., Achterberg, E. J. M., Joosten, R. N. J. M. A., Dematteis, M., Feenstra, M. G. P., Drinkenburg, W. H. (., & Leenaars, C. H. C. (2019) · Journal of Circadian Rhythms

Sleep and Wakefulness ResearchSleep and Work-Related Fatigue

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The neurobiology of social play behaviour: Past, present and future

Achterberg, E. J. M., & Vanderschuren, L. J. M. J. (2023) · Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews

Neuroendocrine regulation and behaviorNeurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior

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Opioid modulation of social play reward in juvenile rats

Achterberg, E. J. M., van Swieten, M. M. H., Houwing, D. J., Trezza, V., & Vanderschuren, L. J. M. J. (2019) · Neuropharmacology

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on BehaviorNeuroendocrine regulation and behavior

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Effects of Maternal Deprivation and Complex Housing on Rat Social Behavior in Adolescence and Adulthood

Kentrop, J., Smid, C. R., Achterberg, E. J. M., van IJzendoorn, M. H., Bakermans-Kranenburg, M. J., Joëls, M., & van der Veen, R. (2018) · Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience

Stress Responses and CortisolNeuroendocrine regulation and behavior

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Measuring play fighting in rats: a multilayered approach

Pellis, S. M., Pellis, V. C., Burke, C. J., Stark, R. A., Ham, J. R., Euston, D. R., & Achterberg, E. J. M. (2022) · Current Protocols

Neuroendocrine regulation and behaviorPrimate Behavior and Ecology

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The rough-and-tumble play of rats as a natural behavior suitable for studying the social brain

Pellis, S. M., Pellis, V. C., Ham, J. R., & Achterberg, E. J. M. (2022) · Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience

Neuroendocrine regulation and behaviorPrimate Behavior and Ecology

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Individual differences in social play behaviour predict alcohol intake and control over alcohol seeking in rats

Lesscher, H. M. B., Achterberg, E. J. M., Siviy, S. M., & Vanderschuren, L. J. M. J. (2021) · Psychopharmacology

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on BehaviorSubstance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

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Who’s laughing? Play, tickling and ultrasonic vocalizations in rats.

Burke, C. J., Pellis, S. M., & Achterberg, E. J. M. (2022) · Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B

Animal Vocal Communication and BehaviorAnimal Behavior and Welfare Studies

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When the individual comes into play: The role of self and the partner in the dyadic play fighting of rats

Achterberg, E. J. M., Burke, C. J., & Pellis, S. M. (2023) · Behavioural Processes

Neuroendocrine regulation and behaviorPrimate Behavior and Ecology

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Neurexin1α knockout in rats causes aberrant social behaviour: relevance for autism and schizophrenia

Achterberg, E. J. M., Biemans, B., & Vanderschuren, L. J. M. J. (2025) · Psychopharmacology

Autism Spectrum Disorder ResearchGenetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Evaluating the play fighting of rats: A sociological perspective

Ham, J. R., Pellis, S. M., Pellis, V. C., & Achterberg, E. J. M. (2026) · Journal of Neuroscience Methods

Neuroendocrine regulation and behaviorPrimate Behavior and Ecology

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