Why is social connection so crucial, and what motivates animals to seek it out? This is the core question that MCB Professor Catherine Dulac has been investigating for years, focusing on how brain circuits in mice drive instinctive social behaviors.
Dulac’s lab is renowned for uncovering the molecular and neuronal foundations of innate social behaviors in mice, providing deep insights into the biological roots of social interactions.
A recent article in Harvard Magazine profiles Dulac’s journey from her training in France to her groundbreaking research in the US, which reveals the vital role of brain components in fostering social connection.
