Concerted actions of distinct serotonin neurons orchestrate female pup care behavior
Shuyun Alina Xiao, Che Cherry Chen, Patricia M. Horvath, Valerie S. Tsai, Vibiana Marie Cardenas, Dan Biderman, Fei Deng, Yulong Li, Scott W. Linderman, Catherine G. Dulac, Liqun Luo
The paper identifies two distinct serotonin neuron populations that regulate pup care behavior in female mice, showing how they switch function across reproductive stages.
bioRxiv · Jul 31, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience