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Subthalamic Nucleus Optogenetic Inhibition Bidirectionally Regulates Social Motivation According to Familiarity and Social Hierarchy
Lucie Vignal, Mehdi Bancilhon, Christophe Melon…·Christelle Baunez
This study investigates how familiarity and social hierarchy influence social motivation in male and female rats, showing the subthalamic nucleus (STN) plays a role in regulating these behaviors.
DOI 10.64898/2026.06.30.735581