Mouse study identifies brain region that can prevent aggressive social behavior and induce pro-social behavior

Neural activity in the cortical amygdala determines whether mice engage in aggressive or pro-social behavior, according to a new study. By performing a network analysis on whole-brain activity of male mice, Mount Sinai scientists have identified the cortical amygdala—an olfactory cortical structure—as a key brain region in promoting aggression. The findings have been published in Nature.