Powering the social brain: Mitochondria in social behaviour

DH Ülgen, SR Ruigrok, C Sandi - Current Opinion in Neurobiology, 2023 - Elsevier
A central role of brain mitochondria in regulating and influencing social behaviour is
emerging. In addition to its important roles as the “powerhouses” of the cell, mitochondria …

Mitofusin-2 in nucleus accumbens D2-MSNs regulates social dominance and neuronal function

S Ghosal, E Gebara, E Ramos-Fernández, A Chioino… - Cell Reports, 2023 - cell.com
The nucleus accumbens (NAc) is a brain hub regulating motivated behaviors, including
social competitiveness. Mitochondrial function in the NAc links anxiety with social …

The Emerging Role of Brain Mitochondria in Fear and Anxiety

A Chioino, C Sandi - 2024 - Springer
The functional complexity of brain circuits underlies the broad spectrum of behaviors,
cognitive functions, and their associated disorders. Mitochondria, traditionally known for their …