Social hierarchy prewired in the brain
Friday, September 30, 2011 - 10:30
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- If you find yourself more of a follower than a social leader, it may something to do with the wiring in your brain. According to a new study in Science, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Science have discovered a location in the brain that is active in alpha mice but not in their subordinate cage mates.