Jiao-Wen Wu

Medial Preoptic Nucleus to Periaqueductal Gray GABAergic Pathway Underlies Individual Differences in Consolation-Like Behavior in Mice

Introduction: Consolation is a complex empathic behavior that varies considerably across individuals, yet the neural basis of this heterogeneity remains poorly understood. The medial preoptic area is a key hub for instinctive social behaviors, but it remains unclear which of its...