Mice Stop Drinking: New Neural Circuit Discovered
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- * Topic: A study has uncovered a neural circuit in mice that controls when they stop drinking, perhaps preventing overhydration.
- * Journal: Nature Neuroscience * Authors: Lingyu Xu et al.
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1. Article Summary:
* Topic: A study has uncovered a neural circuit in mice that controls when they stop drinking, perhaps preventing overhydration.
* Key Finding: The research identifies a ”bottom-up septal inhibitory circuit” that plays a role in anticipatory control of drinking.
2. Publication Details:
* Journal: Nature Neuroscience
* Authors: Lingyu Xu et al.
* Publication Year: 2025
* DOI: 10.1038/s41593-025-02056-4
* Publication Date (in article): October 16, 2025
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6. Citation Information (for printing):
* citation: Preventing overhydration: Study uncovers a neural circuit that prompts mice to stop drinking (2025, October 16) retrieved 16 october 2025
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