An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious companion https://t.co/krTPUCXDsH https://t.co/ZlhLkTCzDL @TheHongLab @Fangmiao4 https://t.co/KjnXrB4L9e https://t.co/PkDyg6Jvo7
An innate drive to save a life.
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The group demonstrates a shared fascination with how neural circuits drive helping behaviors across species, as seen in references to brain regions and hormones like oxytocin, combined with expressions of awe, such as calling the research 'fascinating' and 'cool.' The tone is curious and appreciative, emphasizing the scientific breakthrough and its potential societal implications.
Most discussions express agreement or intrigue regarding the idea that both humans and animals have an innate drive to help others, emphasizing the biological basis of this behavior.
Participants show moderate interest, with some highlighting the novelty and significance of understanding these neural mechanisms.
Comments include references to specific brain regions, neural circuits, and implications for rescue behavior, indicating thoughtful engagement.
The discourse suggests that these findings could influence perspectives on empathy, prosocial behavior, and perhaps medical or ethical practices, thus having a tangible impact.
Abstract in brief
- The study explores the natural motivation in mice to help unconscious friends, highlighting an innate drive to save lives.
- Researchers identified two specific brain regions responsible for triggering this helping behavior.
- The findings suggest that certain neural circuits are directly involved in the impulse to revive and assist others in need.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyActivation of neurons in the medial amygdala and oxytocin-expressing neurons in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus drive the impulse to revive an unconscious companion... An innate drive to save a life | Science #neuroskyence www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う
Interesting research on the innate drive to save a life in the same species. Obviously in the US at this time many have overcome that drive. An innate drive to save a life | Science https://t.co/bkJOc2DspM
People who witness someone collapse & who subsequently perform CPR report that they intervene because they intuitively understand that the person would otherwise die. Humans are not alone in this instinct. An innate drive to save a life | Science https://t.co/SMV1UGWaxM
Thanks to William Sheeran and Zoe Donaldson for their insightful perspective piece highlighting our work. https://t.co/V798PfdfOM
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Wisdom Wednesday... Read this extremely interesting article about the "Innate Drive to Safe a Life". This is a study that is showing humans are not alone in the instinct to save or help someone in need. Many animals have this instinct too. https://t.co/6nH4E7exQ0 #science
RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う
RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う
RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う
RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う
RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う
RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う
RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う
RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う
マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う
RT @dawso007: Interesting research on the innate drive to save a life in the same species. Obviously in the US at this time many have over…
RT @dawso007: Interesting research on the innate drive to save a life in the same species. Obviously in the US at this time many have over…
RT @dawso007: Interesting research on the innate drive to save a life in the same species. Obviously in the US at this time many have over…
Interesting research on the innate drive to save a life in the same species. Obviously in the US at this time many have overcome that drive. An innate drive to save a life | Science https://t.co/bkJOc2DspM
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
Much like humans, mice also rescue unconscious peers, according to article published in Science https://t.co/MYTvZm0nhH https://t.co/2lri1VQAkV
Animals including humans have an innate drive to save lives. Check out his article in this weeks Science demonstrating mice attempting resuscitation. The photo of a mouse opening an airway is amazing. @ICEPemergency @UChicagoEM https://t.co/xqRAm5QEpW
Fascinating read in this weeks Science for all you interested in Resuscitation! An innate drive to save a life | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Activation of neurons in the medial amygdala and oxytocin-expressing neurons in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus drive the impulse to revive an unconscious companion... An innate drive to save a life | Science #neuroskyence www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @CoyaudSylvie: dell'amigdala e dell'ipotalamo, nei neuroni si attiva il gene Fas e producono ossitocina - detto ormone dell'empatia. Ma…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
An innate drive to save a life Reviving-like prosocial behavior in response to unconscious or dead conspecifics in rodents #science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
dell'amigdala e dell'ipotalamo, nei neuroni si attiva il gene Fas e producono ossitocina - detto ormone dell'empatia. Ma non succede davanti a un compagno fermo e sveglio. https://t.co/X4lWRMqz8H Prospettiva non gratis, sigh... https://t.co/vG0oPxuSw6 2/2
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
An innate drive to save a life | Science https://t.co/LfTfm14BWt
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
視床下部室傍核のオキシトシン神経と扁桃体中心核が意識を失ったマウスの顔を舐めたり,舌を引っぱりだしたりして蘇生に関与するらしい An innate drive to save a life | Science https://t.co/WrEUHhAEbD
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
知らなんだ An innate drive to save a life | Science https://t.co/XuM6Fj7a8k
RT @kateconant1: An innate drive to save a life - PubMed this is soooo cool https://t.co/JfCU3WJJP8
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
An innate drive to save a life | Science https://t.co/ji27FteRaM
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
An innate drive to save a life - PubMed this is soooo cool https://t.co/JfCU3WJJP8
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
People who witness someone collapse & who subsequently perform CPR report that they intervene because they intuitively understand that the person would otherwise die. Humans are not alone in this instinct. An innate drive to save a life | Science https://t.co/SMV1UGWaxM
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…
An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious companion https://t.co/krTPUCXDsH https://t.co/ZlhLkTCzDL @TheHongLab @Fangmiao4 https://t.co/KjnXrB4L9e https://t.co/PkDyg6Jvo7
An innate drive to save a life: @science.org In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious companion www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
RT @TheHongLab: Thanks to William Sheeran and Zoe Donaldson for their insightful perspective piece highlighting our work. https://t.co/V798…
An innate drive to save a life | Science https://t.co/szCm9tHXW5
Thanks to William Sheeran and Zoe Donaldson for their insightful perspective piece highlighting our work. https://t.co/V798PfdfOM