Conformity-like behaviour in mice observing the freezing of other mice: a model of empathy

Conformity-like behaviour in mice observing the freezing of other mice: a model of empathy

Abstract Background Empathy refers to the ability to recognise and share emotions with others. Several research groups have recognised observational fear in mice as a useful behavioural model for assessing their ability to empathise. However, in these observation systems, it remains unclear whether...

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Main Authors: Hiroshi Ueno, Shunsuke Suemitsu, Shinji Murakami, Naoya Kitamura, Kenta Wani, Yu Takahashi, Yosuke Matsumoto, Motoi Okamoto, Takeshi Ishihara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Subjects:
Behaviour
Conformity
Emotional contagion
Empathy
Mouse
Imitation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12868-020-00566-4

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