Topic: distressed conspecific

In our previous study, we conducted a rescue behavior experiment. In this experiment, mice were trained to rescue a distressed familiar conspecific of the same sex by opening a door under two conditions: when the trapped mouse was in a dry or flooded chamber. We demonstrated that mice exhibit rescue behavior towards a distressed conspecific. Additionally, we discovered that inhibiting the dorsal hippocampus impairs this behavior. However, several questions regarding the specific components of impaired behavior remain. Does the emotional arousal of potential helpers increase when witnessing a d