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Princeton University

Mice in confrontation

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A new study published in the journal Nature found that mice who defended themselves against aggressors learned to be more resilient to aggression, and that the neurotransmitter dopamine plays a role in reinforcing resilience.

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Danielle Capparella, Princeton University

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