Blood on the Tracks: Two Pathways for Predation

Cell. 2017 Jan 12;168(1-2):17-19. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2016.12.042. Epub 2017 Jan 12.

Abstract

Accurate predatory behavior requires coordination between pursuit activity and prey consumption, yet the underlying neuronal circuits are unknown. A novel study published in this issue of Cell identifies two coordinated circuits emanating from the central amygdala that control the efficiency of prey capture and the ability to deliver fatal bites to prey.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Predatory Behavior*