A limbic circuitry involved in emotional stress-induced grooming

oleh: Ming-Dao Mu, Hong-Yan Geng, Kang-Lin Rong, Rong-Chao Peng, Shu-Ting Wang, Lin-Ting Geng, Zhong-Ming Qian, Wing-Ho Yung, Ya Ke

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2020-05-01

Deskripsi

Self-grooming is a frequently observed repetitive behaviour in rodents that is believed to contribute to post-stress de-arousal. The authors identified a previously unknown limbic circuit that includes the ventral lateral septum in rats and is involved in regulating stress-induced self-grooming.