Study identifies the neural circuits that cause hunger-induced increases in the preference for sweet foods and decreased sensitivity to aversive tastes.
The lateral septum encodes speed and acceleration information as an animal navigates and learns how to obtain a reward from its environment.
Researchers have been able to tie unprovoked violent outbursts in male mice to damage to the lateral septum.
Researchers discover neural circuitry which promotes stress induced anxiety.
The 'love hormone' oxytocin can strengthen bad memories and induce future fear and anxiety, a new study suggests.
