Hippocampal-hypothalamic circuit controls context-dependent innate defensive responses
Preys use their memory – where they sensed a predatory threat and whether a safe shelter is nearby – to dynamically control their survival instinct to avoid harm and reach safety. However, it remains unknown which brain regions are involved, and how such top-down control of innate behavior is implem...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2022-04-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/74736 |