Dopamine and stress signalling interplay patterns social organization in mice
D. Battivelli, C. Vernochet, C. Nguyen, A. Zayed, A. C. Meirsman, S. Messaoudene, A. Fieggen, G. Dreux, F. Marti, T. Contesse, J. Barik, J.-P. Tassin, P. Faure, S. Parnaudeau, F. Tronche
This study shows that dopamine and stress signaling interact to shape social hierarchy in mice, with higher-ranked individuals showing distinct behavioral and neural characteristics.
bioRxiv · Apr 5, 2021 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition