Dissociating neural circuits of social and prosocial reward in rat helping behavior

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Authors: Keren Ruzal, Estherina Trachtenberg, Ben Kantor, Hila Flumin, Adin Roemer, Andres Crespo, Johannes Kohl, Inbal Ben-Ami Bartal
DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.114694
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Abstract

cells in sensory cortices suggests modulated sensory processing. Together, these findings dissociate neural circuits underlying social and prosocial motivation and provide a mechanistic framework for studying mammalian prosocial behavior.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Stress Responses and Cortisol

Publication details

Journal / source
iScience
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
29
Issue
2
Pages
114694–114694
Publication date
14 January 2026
Language
EN