Tag: neural circuitry
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Scientists Pinpoint Brain Cells That Drive Anxiety in Mice
Overview: A breakthrough in the anxiety puzzle Anxiety disorders affect millions and remain one of the most common mental health challenges in the United States. While therapies and medications help many, scientists have long sought to understand the cellular roots of anxiety. A new study in mice provides a sharper map of the brain cells…
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Brain Mechanisms Behind Social Hierarchies in Mice: Neural Basis of Dominance
Unraveling the brain’s role in mouse social hierarchies Social hierarchies are everywhere, from school playground dynamics to corporate boards. In the animal kingdom, dominant individuals often enjoy faster access to food, better mating opportunities, and larger territories. While winning and losing clearly influence an animal’s place in its group, the brain mechanisms guiding these social…