Citation

Simerly R. Neuron 2005; 46(4): 525-526.

Affiliation

Division of Neuroscience, Oregon National Primate Research Center and Oregon Health & Science University, Beaverton 97006, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Cell Press)

DOI

10.1016/j.neuron.2005.05.001

PMID

15944120

Abstract

The molecular specification of central circuits that coordinate expression of innate behaviors in response to specific sensory cues from the environment remains a puzzle. In this issue of Neuron, Choi, Dong, and colleagues used expression profiling and genetic axonal tracing to visualize a hypothalamic point of convergence for defensive and reproductive olfactory cues that may function as a gating mechanism for sensory activation of defensive responses over reproduction.

Language: en