Topic: fiber-optic recordings

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted social life by forcing “social distancing”. This measure has not only severely disrupted daily social interactions but has also led to an increase in mental health problems. As a result, understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying pathogen threat-induced social avoidance (PTSA) has become increasingly important. Studies in rodents have proved valuable in the investigation of PTSA. Mice, for instance, innately avoid sick conspecifics, although little is known about the specific behavioral and circuit mechanisms underlying this response. We hypothesized