Anxiety is experienced in response to threats that are distal or uncertain, involving changes
in one's subjective state, autonomic responses, and behavior. Defensive and physiologic …

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) serves as the chief executive officer of the brain, controlling the
highest level cognitive and emotional processes. Its local circuits among glutamatergic …

Aggression is a social behavior essential for securing resources and defending oneself and
family. Thanks to its indispensable function in competition and thus survival, aggression …

Escaping from imminent danger is an instinctive behaviour that is fundamental for survival,
and requires the classification of sensory stimuli as harmless or threatening. The absence of …

Neuropathic pain can be a debilitating condition with both sensory and affective
components, the underlying brain circuitry of which remains poorly understood. In the …

Social interactions involve complex decision-making tasks that are shaped by dynamic,
mutual feedback between participants. An open question is whether and how emergent …

Reversible silencing of neuronal activity is a powerful approach for isolating the roles of
specific neuronal populations in circuit dynamics and behavior. In contrast with neuronal …

Mental strength and history of winning play an important role in the determination of social
dominance. However, the neural circuits mediating these intrinsic and extrinsic factors have …

Dopamine modulates medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) activity to mediate diverse
behavioural functions,; however, the precise circuit computations remain unknown. One …

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) enables mammals to respond to situations, including internal
states, with appropriate actions. One such internal state could be 'tiredness'. Here, using …