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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Neuroscience 119 395 354 9 8 414 58645

M. Le Moal publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by M. Le Moal between 1969 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. M. Le Moal published across 57 years, from 1969 to 2025, averaging 7.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 27 publications in 1988. 3 of the 426 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1969 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 27. Peak 27 publications in 1988. 1969: 1 publication 1970: 1 publication 1971: 0 publications 1972: 1 publication 1973: 0 publications 1974: 1 publication 1975: 4 publications 1976: 6 publications 1977: 4 publications 1978: 2 publications 1979: 13 publications 1980: 5 publications 1981: 7 publications 1982: 8 publications 1983: 7 publications 1984: 15 publications 1985: 21 publications 1986: 15 publications 1987: 16 publications 1988: 27 publications 1989: 17 publications 1990: 19 publications 1991: 14 publications 1992: 19 publications 1993: 18 publications 1994: 13 publications 1995: 18 publications 1996: 14 publications 1997: 15 publications 1998: 16 publications 1999: 15 publications 2000: 9 publications 2001: 8 publications 2002: 10 publications 2003: 7 publications 2004: 7 publications 2005: 6 publications 2006: 17 publications 2007: 3 publications 2008: 2 publications 2009: 4 publications 2010: 3 publications 2011: 1 publication 2012: 2 publications 2013: 1 publication 2014: 3 publications 2015: 4 publications 2016: 2 publications 2017: 0 publications 2018: 0 publications 2019: 0 publications 2020: 0 publications 2021: 0 publications 2022: 1 publication 2023: 1 publication 2024: 0 publications 2025: 3 publications
1969 2025

426 publications in total across all disciplines

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M. Le Moal: publications per year, 1969 to 2025
Year Publications
1969 1
1970 1
1971 0
1972 1
1973 0
1974 1
1975 4
1976 6
1977 4
1978 2
1979 13
1980 5
1981 7
1982 8
1983 7
1984 15
1985 21
1986 15
1987 16
1988 27
1989 17
1990 19
1991 14
1992 19
1993 18
1994 13
1995 18
1996 14
1997 15
1998 16
1999 15
2000 9
2001 8
2002 10
2003 7
2004 7
2005 6
2006 17
2007 3
2008 2
2009 4
2010 3
2011 1
2012 2
2013 1
2014 3
2015 4
2016 2
2017 0
2018 0
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 1
2023 1
2024 0
2025 3
Total 426
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M. Le Moal publication distribution in Neuroscience in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Neuroscience in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where M. Le Moal sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300 400 500
Bar chart with 86 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 38–47 to 887+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 539. Most scientists, 539, have 98–107 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 887 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 408–417 publications, is where this scientist sits. 38–47 publications: 18 scientists 48–57 publications: 79 scientists 58–67 publications: 193 scientists 68–77 publications: 323 scientists 78–87 publications: 406 scientists 88–97 publications: 452 scientists 98–107 publications: 539 scientists 108–117 publications: 505 scientists 118–127 publications: 522 scientists 128–137 publications: 469 scientists 138–147 publications: 456 scientists 148–157 publications: 459 scientists 158–167 publications: 397 scientists 168–177 publications: 383 scientists 178–187 publications: 350 scientists 188–197 publications: 302 scientists 198–207 publications: 306 scientists 208–217 publications: 262 scientists 218–227 publications: 242 scientists 228–237 publications: 220 scientists 238–247 publications: 203 scientists 248–257 publications: 174 scientists 258–267 publications: 176 scientists 268–277 publications: 175 scientists 278–287 publications: 125 scientists 288–297 publications: 116 scientists 298–307 publications: 127 scientists 308–317 publications: 128 scientists 318–327 publications: 99 scientists 328–337 publications: 89 scientists 338–347 publications: 78 scientists 348–357 publications: 96 scientists 358–367 publications: 66 scientists 368–377 publications: 59 scientists 378–387 publications: 65 scientists 388–397 publications: 54 scientists 398–407 publications: 48 scientists 408–417 publications: 49 scientists 418–427 publications: 34 scientists 428–437 publications: 31 scientists 438–447 publications: 30 scientists 448–457 publications: 31 scientists 458–467 publications: 36 scientists 468–477 publications: 40 scientists 478–487 publications: 35 scientists 488–497 publications: 30 scientists 498–507 publications: 23 scientists 508–517 publications: 26 scientists 518–527 publications: 20 scientists 528–537 publications: 23 scientists 538–547 publications: 20 scientists 548–557 publications: 20 scientists 558–567 publications: 17 scientists 568–577 publications: 14 scientists 578–587 publications: 20 scientists 588–597 publications: 20 scientists 598–607 publications: 19 scientists 608–617 publications: 18 scientists 618–627 publications: 17 scientists 628–637 publications: 11 scientists 638–647 publications: 11 scientists 648–657 publications: 11 scientists 658–667 publications: 8 scientists 668–677 publications: 7 scientists 678–687 publications: 11 scientists 688–697 publications: 10 scientists 698–707 publications: 4 scientists 708–717 publications: 6 scientists 718–727 publications: 5 scientists 728–737 publications: 5 scientists 738–747 publications: 9 scientists 748–757 publications: 9 scientists 758–767 publications: 3 scientists 768–777 publications: 7 scientists 778–787 publications: 7 scientists 788–797 publications: 6 scientists 798–807 publications: 2 scientists 808–817 publications: 2 scientists 818–827 publications: 7 scientists 828–837 publications: 0 scientists 838–847 publications: 9 scientists 848–857 publications: 3 scientists 858–867 publications: 1 scientist 868–877 publications: 3 scientists 878–886 publications: 6 scientists 887+ publications: 100 scientists
38–47 publications 887+

This scientist: 414 publications — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 887 publications or more.

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Number of Neuroscience scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,597 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
38–47 18
48–57 79
58–67 193
68–77 323
78–87 406
88–97 452
98–107 539
108–117 505
118–127 522
128–137 469
138–147 456
148–157 459
158–167 397
168–177 383
178–187 350
188–197 302
198–207 306
208–217 262
218–227 242
228–237 220
238–247 203
248–257 174
258–267 176
268–277 175
278–287 125
288–297 116
298–307 127
308–317 128
318–327 99
328–337 89
338–347 78
348–357 96
358–367 66
368–377 59
378–387 65
388–397 54
398–407 48
408–417 49 414
418–427 34
428–437 31
438–447 30
448–457 31
458–467 36
468–477 40
478–487 35
488–497 30
498–507 23
508–517 26
518–527 20
528–537 23
538–547 20
548–557 20
558–567 17
568–577 14
578–587 20
588–597 20
598–607 19
608–617 18
618–627 17
628–637 11
638–647 11
648–657 11
658–667 8
668–677 7
678–687 11
688–697 10
698–707 4
708–717 6
718–727 5
728–737 5
738–747 9
748–757 9
758–767 3
768–777 7
778–787 7
788–797 6
798–807 2
808–817 2
818–827 7
828–837 0
838–847 9
848–857 3
858–867 1
868–877 3
878–886 6
887+ 100
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M. Le Moal D-index placement in Neuroscience in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Neuroscience scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where M. Le Moal sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300 400 500
Bar chart with 68 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30–31 to 163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 512. Most scientists, 512, have 46–47 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 163 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 118–119 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30–31 D-Index: 42 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 172 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 296 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 435 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 459 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 456 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 467 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 478 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 512 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 435 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 425 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 418 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 392 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 357 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 334 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 328 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 260 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 278 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 239 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 250 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 210 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 200 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 189 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 170 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 146 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 113 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 126 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 100 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 84 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 99 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 84 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 85 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 72 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 76 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 45 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 43 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 32 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 45 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 50 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 32 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 39 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 29 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 27 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 19 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 23 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 27 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 16 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 24 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 13 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 14 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 15 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 10 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 10 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 13 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 8 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 6 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 6 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 7 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 7 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 10 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162 D-Index: 8 scientists 163+ D-Index: 100 scientists
30–31 D-Index 163+

This scientist: 119 D-Index — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 163 D-Index or more.

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Number of Neuroscience scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,597 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30–31 42
32–33 172
34–35 296
36–37 435
38–39 459
40–41 456
42–43 467
44–45 478
46–47 512
48–49 435
50–51 425
52–53 418
54–55 392
56–57 357
58–59 334
60–61 328
62–63 260
64–65 278
66–67 239
68–69 250
70–71 210
72–73 200
74–75 189
76–77 170
78–79 146
80–81 113
82–83 126
84–85 100
86–87 84
88–89 99
90–91 84
92–93 85
94–95 72
96–97 76
98–99 45
100–101 49
102–103 43
104–105 32
106–107 45
108–109 50
110–111 32
112–113 39
114–115 32
116–117 29
118–119 27 119
120–121 19
122–123 23
124–125 27
126–127 16
128–129 24
130–131 13
132–133 21
134–135 17
136–137 14
138–139 15
140–141 10
142–143 10
144–145 13
146–147 9
148–149 8
150–151 6
152–153 6
154–155 7
156–157 7
158–159 10
160–161 4
162 8
163+ 100
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Neuroscience in France Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Neuroscience in France Leader Award

Overview

M. Le Moal is affiliated with the University of Bordeaux in France and has a multidisciplinary research profile spanning neuroscience, environmental science, and psychology. Their work often intersects cellular and molecular neuroscience with applied psychology and environmental policy, reflecting a broad interest in both biological mechanisms and social influences.

The scientist has contributed notably to the following fields of study:

  • Neuroscience
  • Environmental Science
  • Psychology

Within these, their published research covers subfields such as cellular and molecular neuroscience, management and policy in environmental science, applied psychology, sociology, political science, and molecular biology.

  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Applied Psychology
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Molecular Biology

The main topics addressed in their work include:

  • Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
  • Environmental Education and Sustainability
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Social and Intergroup Psychology
  • Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects
  • Memory and Neural Mechanisms

M. Le Moal has published research in several journals, with some recent papers including:

  • 'Limiting climate change' or 'finding substitutes': How does action identification influence meat consumption reduction among young adults?, 2025, Appetite
  • 'Limiting Climate Change' or 'Finding Substitutes': How Does Action Identification Influence Meat Consumption Reduction Among Young Adults?, 2025, SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Construction Process of the Langue de Barbarie in Senegal, Based on the Identification and Quantification of Fluvial and Marine Sources: Application of the New ELSA Geochemical Methodology, 2025, Estuaries and Coasts

Their collaborative network includes frequent co-authors such as Michael A. Arends, Mandy L. McCracken, George F. Koob, Camille Langlais, and Christophe Demarque.

Additionally, M. Le Moal has authored books published by Elsevier BV, including the 2020 publication Psychostimulants.

Best Publications

  • Drug addiction, dysregulation of reward, and allostasis.

    George F Koob;Michel Le Moal

  • Drug Abuse: Hedonic Homeostatic Dysregulation

    George F. Koob;Michel Le Moal;Michel Le Moal

  • Mesocorticolimbic dopaminergic network: functional and regulatory roles

    M. Le Moal;H. Simon

  • Factors that predict individual vulnerability to amphetamine self-administration

    PV Piazza;JM Deminiere;M Le Moal;H Simon

  • Prenatal stress produces learning deficits associated with an inhibition of neurogenesis in the hippocampus

    V. Lemaire;Muriel Koehl;M. Le Moal;D. Abrous

  • Adult neurogenesis: from precursors to network and physiology.

    Djoher Nora Abrous;Muriel Koehl;Michel Le Moal

  • Plasticity of reward neurocircuitry and the 'dark side' of drug addiction.

    George F Koob;Michel Le Moal

  • Corticotropin releasing factor produces behavioural activation in rats

    Richard E. Sutton;George F. Koob;Michel Le Moal;Jean Rivier

  • Pathophysiological Basis of Vulnerability to Drug Abuse: Role of an Interaction Between Stress, Glucocorticoids, and Dopaminergic Neurons

    Pier Vincenzo Piazza;Michel Le Moal

  • The role of stress in drug self-administration

    P.V. Piazza;M. Le Moal

  • Spatial memory performances of aged rats in the water maze predict levels of hippocampal neurogenesis.

    Elodie Drapeau;Willy Mayo;Catherine Aurousseau;Michel Le Moal

  • Maternal glucocorticoid secretion mediates long-term effects of prenatal stress.

    Arnaud Barbazanges;Pier Vincenzo Piazza;Michel Le Moal;Stefania Maccari

  • Adoption reverses the long-term impairment in glucocorticoid feedback induced by prenatal stress

    S. Maccari;P. V. Piazza;Mohamed Kabbaj;A. Barbazanges

  • Corticosterone levels determine individual vulnerability to amphetamine self-administration.

    P V Piazza;S Maccari;J M Deminière;M Le Moal

  • Prenatal stress increases the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis response in young and adult rats

    Chantal Henry;Mohamed Kabbaj;Hervé Simon;Michel Le Moal

  • Stress- and pharmacologically-induced behavioral sensitization increases vulnerability to acquisition of amphetamine self-administration

    Pier Vincenzo Piazza;Jean Marie Deminiere;Michel le Moal;Hervé Simon

  • Efferents and afferents of the ventral tegmental-A10 region studied after local injection of [3H]leucine and horseradish peroxidase

    Hervé Simon;Michel Le Moal;Andre Calas

  • Modulation of social memory in male rats by neurohypophyseal peptides.

    Robert Dantzer;R. M. Bluthe;G. F. Koob;M. Le Moal;M. Le Moal

  • Dopaminergic A10 neurones are involved in cognitive functions

    Hervé Simon;Bernard Scatton;Michel Le Moal

  • Vertical shifts in self-administration dose-response functions predict a drug-vulnerable phenotype predisposed to addiction.

    Pier Vincenzo Piazza;Véronique Deroche-Gamonent;Françoise Rouge-Pont;Michel Le Moal

  • Novelty-Seeking in Rats-Biobehavioral Characteristics and Possible Relationship with the Sensation-Seeking Trait in Man

    F. Dellu;P.V. Piazza;W. Mayo;M. Le Moal

  • Differential effects of inescapable footshocks and of stimuli previously paired with inescapable footshocks on dopamine turnover in cortical and limbic areas of the rat

    J.P. Herman;D. Guillonneau;R. Dantzer;B. Scatton

  • Glucocorticoids as a biological substrate of reward: physiological and pathophysiological implications.

    Pier Vincenzo Piazza;Michel Le Moal

Frequent Co-Authors

Willy Mayo
Willy Mayo University of Bordeaux
Djoher Nora Abrous
Djoher Nora Abrous University of Bordeaux
Robert Dantzer
Robert Dantzer The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
George F. Koob
George F. Koob National Institute on Drug Abuse
Michela \Micky\" Marinelli"
Michela \Micky\" Marinelli" The University of Texas at Austin
Pierre Mormède
Pierre Mormède Federal University of Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées
Guy Simonnet
Guy Simonnet University of Bordeaux
Martine Cador
Martine Cador University of Bordeaux
Claude Feuerstein
Claude Feuerstein Joseph Fourier University

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