Science February 2025 PMID 39977520

An innate drive to save a life.

William M Sheeran, Zoe R Donaldson

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What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

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.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, with some highlighting the novelty and significance of understanding these neural mechanisms.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to specific brain regions, neural circuits, and implications for rescue behavior, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

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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Waggoner Lab
@LabWaggoner · X

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

Feb 20, 2025 · 128 likes · 29 shares · 11,281 followers View post →
Natalie Peluso
@nataliepeluso.com · Bluesky

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/...

Feb 23, 2025 · 33 likes · 11 shares View post →
高遠 頼@生命科学VTuber(たかとー らい) 定期科学ニュース配信(日)
@takatoh_life · X

マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う

Mar 4, 2025 · 20 likes · 8 shares · 13,558 followers View post →
George Dawson
@dawso007 · X

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

Feb 28, 2025 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 7,815 followers View post →
Devin Nunes' Cattle Dog
@Kaos_Vs_Control · X

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

Feb 20, 2025 · 6 likes · 15,945 followers View post →
Weizhe Hong
@TheHongLab · X

Thanks to William Sheeran and Zoe Donaldson for their insightful perspective piece highlighting our work. https://t.co/V798PfdfOM

Feb 20, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 3,534 followers View post →

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CHTN
@chtn_network · X

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

Apr 9, 2025 · 288 followers View post →
みりえわーるど
@Milie_NewWorld · X

RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う

Mar 4, 2025 · 8 shares · 696 followers View post →
AndriDevas 「IDDQD/IDKFA」
@AndriDevas · X

RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う

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@thiennaqua · X

RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う

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RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う

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RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う

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@oikamazah · X

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@karakusashuzai · X

RT @takatoh_life: マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う

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高遠 頼@生命科学VTuber(たかとー らい) 定期科学ニュース配信(日)
@takatoh_life · X

マウスが他の個体へ救命行動を行う

Mar 4, 2025 · 20 likes · 8 shares · 13,558 followers View post →
Dr. Daniel J. Winarick
@DrWinarick · X

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…

Feb 28, 2025 · 3 shares · 11,118 followers View post →
Charlotte
@Charlottereulet · X

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…

Feb 28, 2025 · 3 shares · 4,175 followers View post →
CopperKettle
@Artyom_Yekat · X

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…

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George Dawson
@dawso007 · X

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

Feb 28, 2025 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 7,815 followers View post →
Jazlynn Tan
@jazlynn_tan · X

RT @LabWaggoner: An innate drive to save a life: @ScienceMagazine In mice, two brain regions drive the impulse to revive an unconscious co…

Feb 27, 2025 · 29 shares · 66 followers View post →
SANTOSH
@science_opinion · X

Much like humans, mice also rescue unconscious peers, according to article published in Science https://t.co/MYTvZm0nhH https://t.co/2lri1VQAkV

Feb 25, 2025 · 2 followers View post →
Will Sharp
@sharpwill · X

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

Feb 24, 2025 · 171 followers View post →
sharpwill.bsky.social
@sharpwill.bsky.social · Bluesky

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/...

Feb 24, 2025 · 1 like View post →
Natalie Peluso
@nataliepeluso.com · Bluesky

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/...

Feb 23, 2025 · 33 likes · 11 shares View post →
Kimberly Gomez
@Kimgmz6 · X

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Feb 22, 2025 · 29 shares · 529 followers View post →
Chloe.mouatt
@Chloe79154792 · X

RT @CoyaudSylvie: dell'amigdala e dell'ipotalamo, nei neuroni si attiva il gene Fas e producono ossitocina - detto ormone dell'empatia. Ma…

Feb 22, 2025 · 1 share · 91 followers View post →
Enrique I. Oliver, Ph.D.
@EnriqueI_Oliver · X

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Shahin Bolori
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CopperKettle
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Claudia Cantoni
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Tae-Yong Choi
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Varlenge
@varlenge.bsky.social · Bluesky

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/...

Feb 21, 2025 View post →
Ben Zarov
@BenZarov · X

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Oca sapiens
@CoyaudSylvie · X

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

Feb 21, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 670 followers View post →
Alessandro Carrer
@acarrer · X

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Patricia G.
@Patriciagg90 · X

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Chayan Mukherjee
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Salva Iborra
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Javier Orozco
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@HarryPantazopo1 · X

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Devin Nunes' Cattle Dog
@Kaos_Vs_Control · X

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

Feb 20, 2025 · 6 likes · 15,945 followers View post →
Jibran Khokhar
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Waggoner Lab
@LabWaggoner · X

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

Feb 20, 2025 · 128 likes · 29 shares · 11,281 followers View post →
Waggoner Lab
@labwaggoner.bsky.social · Bluesky

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/...

Feb 20, 2025 · 3 likes View post →
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@wmsheeran · X

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@Un1v3rs0Z3r0 · X

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Weizhe Hong
@TheHongLab · X

Thanks to William Sheeran and Zoe Donaldson for their insightful perspective piece highlighting our work. https://t.co/V798PfdfOM

Feb 20, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 3,534 followers View post →