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NYU Dataset
Video and single cell recordings from a study of the role of oxytocin neurons in social transmission of maternal behavior among mice
- Authors
- Ioana CarceaRobert C. Froemke
- Description
Oxytocin, a hormone released by the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN), enables neuroplasticity in the auditory cortex for maternal recognition of pup distress. This study continuously monitored the behavior of female virgin mice co-housed with an experienced mother and litter. To examine the behavioral events and neural activity patterns that lead to maternal behavior in virgin female mice,...
- Subject
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Neuroscience
- Access Rights
- Free to All
