California Institute of Technology Scientists Use Light To Make Mice Asocial

Scientists have discovered antagonistic neuron populations in the mouse amygdala that control whether the animal engages in social behaviors or asocial repetitive self-grooming. This discovery may have implications for understanding neural circuit dysfunctions that underlie autism in humans. Humans with autism often show a reduced frequency of social interactions and an increased tendency to engage in repetitive solitary behaviors.

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