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·November 1, 2017·9 min read

Brain Circuitry Behind Social Behavior Revealed

Researchers have been able to map neural activity in live mice with the aid of a tiny microscope mounted on the animals' heads. The findings provide insight into the neurobiology of social behavior.

This image is a diagram of the medial amygdala.

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·January 22, 2015·3 min read

Estrogen Producing Neurons Influence Aggression in Both Sexes

When aromatase+ neurons are depleted, both male and female mice are slower to show aggressive signs, a new study reports.

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·May 18, 2020·2 min read

How experiencing traumatic stress leads to aggression

Strengthened amygdala pathways increase aggression in those who have experienced trauma. The findings could lead to new treatments for PTSD.

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·May 31, 2016·5 min read

New Signs of Stress Damage to the Brain: Mouse Study

A new study reports prolonged exposure to stress can result in structural changes to the amygdala in mice.

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·January 17, 2018·4 min read

Oxytocin Helps the Brain Modulate Social Signals

A new study reports oxytocin plays a crucial role in processing numerous social signals.

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·January 29, 2020·5 min read

Sex pheromone named after Jane Austen character alters brain in mouse courtship

Darcin, a sex pheromone named after Jane Austen's famous Mr. Darcy, alters cells in the brain's emotional center of female mice, giving them the power to assess sexual readiness and help with mate selection.