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Comparative biology: - stimulation of galanin-expressing neurons in the medial preoptic area of the hypothalamus eliminates aggressive behavior toward newborn mice in virgin males [1] - destruction of these neurons promotes aggressive behavior, even in mothers and nonvirgin males [1]

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  1. Wu Z et al. Galanin neurons in the medial preoptic area govern parental behaviour. Nature 2014 May 15; 509:325. PMID: 24828191 - Rodriguez I. To care or not to care. Nature 2014 May 15; 509:294. PMID: 24828185