vCA1 SST neurons represent avoidance states that guide anxiety-related behavioral choices
Joshua X. Bratsch-Prince, Mingyang Wei, Srutika Sureshbabu, Vivan Chhaya, Nuria Cano-Adamuz, Kelsey R. Logas, Mazen A. Kheirbek
The paper identifies vCA1 SST interneurons as key regulators of avoidance behavior by showing their selective recruitment during avoidance and their role in shaping behavioral responses in threatening environments.
bioRxiv · Mar 4, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience