When mice heard a sound they thought signaled danger, they moved closer to a familiar companion, according to Virginia Tech researchers. They did not do the same when paired with a mouse they didn't know. The study, led by Alexei Morozov of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and published in Neuropsychopharmacology, begins to reveal how the brain turns a warning signal into a drive to seek familiar company.
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Mice Seek Familiar Companions in Response to Danger, Revealing Brain Circuitry
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September 18, 2026
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Virginia Tech researchers discovered that mice instinctively seek familiar companions when they perceive danger, highlighting a newly identified brain circuit involved in this behavior. The study, led by Alexei Morozov, offers insights into how warning signals influence social behavior. This research may have implications for understanding social dynamics in stressful environments, relevant to various societal issues in Iran.
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