Francesca Zoratto
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Francesca Zoratto is a leading researcher in comparative neuropsychology, with a focus on the evolutionary and neurobiological underpinnings of decision-making and addictive behaviors. Her work bridges animal models and human psychopathology, particularly in the study of pathological gambling. Her highly cited 2014 paper, “Nonhuman gamblers: lessons from rodents, primates, and robots,” has garnered 38 citations and is a seminal contribution that argues for a cross-species approach to understanding gambling disorders. By systematically comparing decision-making processes across rodents, non-human primates, and artificial agents, Zoratto provides a powerful framework for identifying conserved neural and psychological mechanisms underlying risky choice. This work has helped shift the field toward a more integrative, translational perspective, influencing both basic neuroscience and clinical research. Her research is notable for its interdisciplinary reach, incorporating robotics and computational modeling alongside traditional behavioral neuroscience. Zoratto’s contributions are essential reading for students and researchers interested in the evolution of decision-making, the neurobiology of addiction, and the promise of animal models for understanding complex human behaviors.
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- 1Nonhuman gamblers: lessons from rodents, primates, and robots38 citations · 2014