Stories by Kelly Lambert

Kelly Lambert, Ph.D., is a professor of behavioral neuroscience at the University of Richmond whose lab investigates experience-based neuroplasticity (see kellylambertlab.com for research projects and publications). Her most recent book is Well-Grounded: The Neurobiology of Rational Decisions.

Behavior & Society

Can a Cartoon Raccoon Keep Schoolkids Safe from COVID-19?

Well, why not? It worked for Smokey the Bear and forest fires

August 4, 2020 — Kelly Lambert | Opinion

Mind

A Tale of 2 Rodents

Rats teach a neuroscientist lessons of love—or at least sex

September 30, 2011 — Kelly Lambert

Mind

Depressingly Easy

We nuke prepared dishes rather than growing our own food and machine-wash ready-made clothes rather than sewing and scrubbing. Such conveniences may be contributing to rising rates of depression by depriving our brains of their hard-earned rewards...

July 31, 2008 — Kelly Lambert

Mind

Brain Stains

Traumatic therapies can have long-lasting effects on mental health

October 3, 2007 — Scott O. Lilienfeld and Kelly Lambert