Abigail Galvez

Genetic disruption of dopamine β-hydroxylase dysregulates innate responses to predator odor in mice

This study shows that dopamine β-hydroxylase knockout in mice alters innate responses to predator odor, with reduced defensive burying and increased grooming, suggesting NE and DA balance regulates behavioral responses.

DREADD activation of the lateral septum alters prosocial and antisocial behaviors, but not partner preferences in male prairie voles

This study investigates how activating the lateral septum in male prairie voles affects prosocial and antisocial behaviors, finding it increases affiliative behaviors and reduces selective aggression without altering partner preferences.