Novel unconditioned prosocial behavior in prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) as a model for empathy

In this study, empathy is quantified using a novel social test. Empathy and prosocial behavior are linked to the expression of oxytocin in humans and rodent models. Specifically, prosocial behavior in prairie ...

Source: BMC Research Notes - December 4, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Lucas A. Stetzik, Alana W. Sullivan, Heather B. Patisaul and Bruce S. Cushing Tags: Research note Source Type: research