M&M Clips: Neurobiology of Aggression, Hypothalamus, Optogenetics & Animal Behavior

Neuroscientist Dr. David Anderson explains the neurobiology of aggression by describing video footage where optogenetics is used to control the behavior of mice in real time. He talks about the hypothalamus and how this brain area can drive aggressive behavior, and what neuroscientists are learning about how specific circuits in the brain work.

SUPPORT M&M:
Sign up for the free weekly Mind & Matter newsletter
[https://mindandmatter.substack.com/?s...]

The Amino Co., shop science-back amino acids supplements. Use code ‘MIND’ to save 30%.
[https://aminoco.com/MIND]

Athletic Greens, comprehensive daily nutrition (Free 1-year supply Vitamin D w/ purchase)
[https://www.athleticgreens.com/mindan...]

Follow Nick's work through Linktree:
[https://linktr.ee/trikomes]