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Mice can learn to fight by watching tiny rodent cage matches, study finds

· npr.org · popularity 32/100 · 0 similar stories today · Biology & Life Sciences (Science)

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Brain scientists set up "gladiator style" cage matches for mice — and found that simply observing fighting matches can rewire a mouse's brain to resemble those who actually fought. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Brain scientists are finding that a mouse's brain can be primed for battle simply by watching others …

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