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M. Chen

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M. Chen146 papers · University of Münster

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NeurosciencebioRxivPreprintApr 24, 2026

Learning temporal structure engages hippocampus and guides value-based behaviour

Svenja Nierwetberg, David Orme, M. Chen, Andrew F. MacAskill

This study introduces a temporally structured olfactory task for mice to isolate relational structure from sensory cues and reward, showing that dopamine prediction errors and ventral hippocampal activity are linked to learned temporal structures.

DOI 10.64898/2026.04.24.720548

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NeuroscienceNaturePeer-reviewedOct 22, 2025

Integration of hunger and hormonal state gates infant-directed aggression

Mingran Cao, Rachida Ammari, M. Chen…·Johannes Kohl

The paper shows how hunger and estrous state interact in the MPOA to regulate infant-directed aggression in mice.

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