ArticleeNeuro2026
Simultaneous Recordings of Neuronal Activities, Pup Calls, and Maternal Behaviors in Lactating Mice.
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Abstract
Maternal behaviors are crucial for the survival and well-being of mammalian offspring. While previous studies have implicated both subcortical and cortical areas, including the auditory cortex (AuCx), in the regulation of maternal behaviors, the real-time dynamics of AuCx neuronal activity in response to pup calls during maternal behavior remain unclear. Here, we developed an integrated system that enables simultaneous recording of neural activity, pup calls, and maternal behaviors in freely behaving lactating female mice. Using this system, we observed reliable activity in AuCx neurons specifically during the pup contact phase of retrieval, but not during other maternal behaviors (grooming, crouching, nest building). Pup calls alone elicited no significant population response in AuCx, as measured by fiber photometry. Furthermore, this activity during pup contact showed a lack of association with the number of pup calls. This study provides an efficient tool for studying neural activity and behavioral dynamics in freely behaving animals, offering opportunities to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying maternal behaviors.
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