Tag: social hierarchy
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Unraveling the Brain Mechanisms Behind Social Hierarchies in Mice
Introduction: Why studying social hierarchies in mice matters Social hierarchies shape access to resources, mating opportunities, and territory in many species. While humans display complex social dynamics, the neural underpinnings that guide who becomes dominant or submissive remain a frontier of inquiry. A recent study from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) sheds…
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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…
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Unraveling the brain mechanisms behind social hierarchies in mice
Understanding social hierarchies in mice From playground dynamics to corporate hierarchies, social ranking influences access to resources, mating opportunities, and territory. Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) are shedding light on the brain mechanisms that underlie these dynamics in male mice. Their work points to specific neural circuits that govern how…