Archival Perspectives - Highlighting our most-cited research from past issues

Twenty years ago this month:
Wong DT, Bymaster FP, Mayle DA, Reid LR, Krushinski JH, Robertson DW (1993). LY248686, a new inhibitor of serotonin and norepinephrine uptake. Neuropsychopharmacology 8:23-33 (Times cited: 146)

Ten years ago this month:
Hollander E, Novotny S, Hanratty M, Yaffe R, DeCaria CM, Aronowitz BR, Mosovich S (2003). Oxytocin infusion reduces repetitive behaviors in adults with autistic and Asperger's disorders. Neuropsychopharmacology 28:193-198 (Times cited: 158)

Five years ago this month:
Quirk GJ, Mueller D (2008). Neural mechanisms of extinction learning and retrieval. Neuropsychopharmacology 33:56-72 (Times cited: 312)

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

2013 Neuropsychopharmacology Reviews Highlighted

Epigenetics of Depression
HaoSheng Sun and Eric Nestler focus on the role of histone acetylation and methylation in the pathophysiology of depression and in animal models of resilience.

MicroRNA Biogenesis and Regulation
Dónal O'Carroll and Anne Schaefer provide an overview of the microRNA-mediated regulation of the brain's transcriptome, by means such as translational inhibition and mRNA degradation.

Announcing the 2011 Impact Factor: 7.991, a 20% increase from last year. The Impact Factor, a citation metric that averages the citations to the two most recent years of published articles, is a relative measure of comparison for journals across a subject category. Neuropsychopharmacology now ranks 6^th out of 129 journals in the field of psychiatry. The journal continues to publish cutting-edge research on neural systems and therapeutics.

New podcast episode: Neuropsychopharmacology Reviews: Epigenetics
Listen to the latest podcast, in which Dr. Eric Nestler, one of the editors of this year's Neuropsychopharmacology Reviews, provides an overview of the topic, including the somewhat controversial theory of epigenetic heritability. Catch future episodes by subscribing to this podcast for free.

New podcast episode: Bath salts
Dr. Michael Baumann discusses the dangers of synthetic stimulants sold under innocuous names such as "bath salts" or "plant food" and the difficulties of keeping them regulated. Dr. Baumann's accompanying original article is available to read here for free. Catch future episodes by subscribing to this podcast for free.

Visit the ACNP Discussion Forum to hear more from researchers and authors about NPP articles.

Neuropsychopharmacology now offers authors the option to publish their articles open access. For more information, see the FAQs.

Press releases

Personality affects placebo response. People who score high marks on resiliency and altruism are more likely to experience pain relief from a placebo. Read the press release here.

Nature vs. nurture. An investigation into the differing influences on striatal dopamine production and personality. Read the press release here.

A dopamine blocker could help smokers quit. Treatment of overnight abstinent smokers with GSK598809 helped alleviate cravings. Read the press release here.

Childhood maltreatment disrupts white matter. Abuse experienced during childhood negatively impacts white matter formation and leads to higher risk for future emotional or behavioral disorders. Read the press release here.

Increased glutamate found in women with postpartum depression, using magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Two studies found that ADHD meds do not increase risk of addiction to cocaine or methamphetamine in rhesus monkeys. Read the press release here.

New additions to the Disclosure/Conflict of interest policy.
What constitutes a conflict of interest? We highly recommend all authors to consult the Instructions to Authors for fully detailed information on the revised editorial policy on disclosing conflicts. All manuscript authors must complete an updated Authorship Disclosure Form to avoid delays in the submission process.

Advanced Online Publication available with Neuropsychopharmacology. Articles are published online on a weekly basis prior to publication in the print issue of the Journal.

Top Articles From 2011

Read these top cited Neuropsychopharmacology articles for free!

Marijuana Withdrawal in Humans: Effects of Oral THC or Divalproex

Neurocircuitry of Addiction

Effects of Smoking Marijuana on Brain Perfusion and Cognition

How Placebos Change the Patient's Brain

Oxytocin Infusion Reduces Repetitive Behaviors in Adults with Autistic and Asperger's Disorders